Responsibilities
This is a role in our Equity Research team for the Banks sector in Japan. The individual will work on a team with a Senior Analyst responsible for all aspects of the research process from idea generation to client communications, including but not limited to the following:
- Perform complex financial modeling & valuation work.
- Write regular industry and company reports and company initiations from scratch.
- Develop and maintain databases integral to our research product.
- Develop strong industry knowledge and business judgment.
- Work with Senior Analyst to explore key industry themes.
- Build relationships and facilitate information flow with contacts at covered companies.
- Participate and contribute to client meetings and events.
- Closely follow and understand market, industry and company specific activity, and relay to analyst.
- Seek out new, value-added, and/or unusual sources of information.
- Interact regularly with clients, both internal and external.
Requirements
- A minimum of 1-3 years work experience in a relevant analytical/financial markets role. Prior sell side or buy side equity research experience preferred.
- A solid understanding of equity research, valuation and financial markets, plus a proven track record of high quality analytical research, written product and strong communication skills.
- Important to this role is an inquiring nature and ability to think logically whilst expressing your views both clearly and in an engaging manner.
- Strong modelling and database skills are also essential.
- Demonstrated ability to write high quality, evidence-based projects or reports.
- Willing to promote your ideas and work to a variety of stakeholders.
- Consulting Skills: Ability to provide business-related added value, including innovative approaches and new or improved solutions.
- Creative Thinking: Ability to generate new ideas and possibilities, and to see business opportunities from a novel perspective.
- Flexibility: The capacity to adapt approach in light of shifting priorities or changing conditions.
- Team Orientation / Teamwork / Collaboration: The willingness to work as a member of a team.
- Self starter: the ability to pro-actively identify required analysis and complete projects with limited supervision.