Senior Associate- Equity Research

Key Responsibilities

• Provide all-round research support to FIL equity analysts on the assigned sector, including on initiations and ongoing coverage

• Build detailed financial models with the ability to build business drivers, incorporating M&A transactions and valuation analysis

• Carry out studies on sector trends, regulatory changes & emerging themes. Company analysis, including deep dive on key stock drivers, devil's advocate analysis, etc.

• Provide need-based analysis on unassigned stocks, including screens to monitor & flag potential stock ideas

• Provide quality data and analysis on ESG

• Be a strong subject matter expert

• Keep abreast of trends and developments in the assigned sub sector across geographies

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and within the team

• Make regular presentations to the team on relevant topics/areas of expertise

Experience and Qualifications Required

• 3 to 6 years work experience in Investment Research

• Good understanding of capital markets with excellent financial skills. A solid understanding of financial statements, ratios and valuation concepts. Prior experience with Asia/Europe/US/Global equities is preferred

• Analytical / Problem solving skills, with a logical thought process - to sort, analyse and creatively interpret large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data.

• Understanding of the TMT sub sectors, including key drivers, dynamics, trends, and emerging themes, would be advantageous.

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy; Diligence and hard work

• Database skills - Bloomberg, TR Eikon, FactSet, CEIC and other financial databases

• Excellent relationship management and strong communication and presentation skills

Education

• MBA or Master's in Finance from a prominent institute or CA

• CFA charter or progress towards any level of CFA will be preferred

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