Equity Research Analyst - Sell Side - Banking Sector

Overall purpose of role

As an Equity Research Analyst, the candidate will work with a senior analyst as part of the sector research team and will be expected to gather, track and analyze relevant data, update models/analysis, present findings to internal clients, etc so that Research can provide advice to clients to make the best investment decisions.

Key Accountabilities

- Assisting the team with managing stocks under their coverage so that they write meaningful research which help clients make investment decision.

- Creating and updating models/spreadsheets in connection with valuation and Research forecasts

- Gathering data relevant to the sector around pricing, promotions etc.

- Helping team build out thought process around specific themes or any future problem statements

- Helping team find unstructured data, connect relevant dots and come out with required analysis/output

- Compiling historical data in respect of stocks and companies from publicly available sources and making forecasts based on the information available and sensibly inferred

- Updating and maintaining databases to track relevant financial, economic or other indicators which may be relevant to the sector and/or region under coverage

- Assisting almost independently with adhoc analysis as may be required by the senior analysts or in response to client queries

- Monitoring relevant market news and summarizing as well as assessing impact on sector or coverage universe

- Assisting with the preparation and development of research reports, industry primers and marketing presentations

Stakeholder Management and Leadership

As part of a global team, the Mumbai based individual will be required to interact with senior research analysts and members of the regional teams on a frequent basis. The individual will also be required to develop and maintain relationships as required with external third parties (e.g. investor relations), The individual will require to have exceptionally strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.

Decision-making and Problem Solving

This role requires the candidate to have excellent analytical skills. The candidate will be required to search for relevant information and think of ways to add value to the team and clients by helping identify anomalies/trends that could potentially lead to newer themes or investment ideas. The candidate will be responsible to manage the process of maintaining/updating databases, models, presentations etc and will be responsible to improve the speed and efficiency of this process.

Risk and Control Objective

All colleagues have to ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Policies and Policy Standards.

Person Specification

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Strong attention to detail

- Demonstrated ability to work in a time sensitive environment

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment

- Strong interest in the subject matter

- Resourcefulness, and proactive attitude

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:

- Strong understanding of financial terms, valuations, balance sheet, etc.

- Proficient in building financial models

- Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office applications

- MBA or Chartered Accountant with prior experience in sell side Equity Research

Desirable Skills/Preferred Qualifications:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Demonstrated ability to work in a time sensitive environment

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment