Equity Research Analyst - Sell Side - BFSI

Job Title: Research Analyst

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- The Research Analyst is responsible for executing the research and content of a designated coverage area within their respective industry

- Provides guidance to Product Managers and other team members on research, client and product issues and serves as the subject matter expert for certain segments within the industry

- Contributes to the consulting business where designated and applicable

- Has responsibility for a specific coverage area within the team&apos overall product sphere, including subject matter expertise in specific industry sub-segments and provides timely preparation of periodic reports within assigned coverage realm

- May have one or more direct reports, with attendant increasing managerial and administrative duties associated with performance management processes, if applicable

- Conducts independent company-specific, economic, or trend analysis

- Publishes written articles and research reports that summarize analysis & findings

- Conceptualizes and publishes articles with minimal senior analyst input

- Leads and manages information collection by junior teams members, with a focus on accuracy, completeness and timeliness of data

- Contributes to planning around new content necessary or beneficial to existing clients in conjunction with the team

- Contribute to the consulting / custom work business of the assigned industry, where applicable

- May liaise with consulting clients, and take ownership of certain areas of consulting project

- Provide research, analysis and forecasting

- Develops and publishes own industry forecasts, subject to review by senior team member

- Writes and publishes analytical articles with minimal supervision, and requiring little editing or input from senior team members

- Responds to client inquiries with respect to designated coverage areas

- Participate in industry/company conferences/presentations to develop subject matter expertise, keep abreast of developing issues and trends

- May sit on conference panels, give industry presentations after training period and webinar experience

- Contribute to and manage group research projects including submitting final research product for senior review

- Serve as a resource/mentor for junior team members and participating in transition training, as necessary

- Contribute articles, databooks and other research content and analysis to online services with minimal rewrite or supervision

- Oversees one or more group research efforts on broader industry content and manages the collection of some data sets, ensuring the highest quality possible

FUNCTIONAL & BEHAVIOURAL KNOWLEDGE

- Has increasingly in-depth knowledge of relevant industries and sectors

- Has proven judgment in analyzing industry or company related trends

- Applies editorial concepts to develop, manage and/or produce more complex & high profile content

- Ensures coverage is thorough and competitive

PROBLEM-SOLVING

- Identifies and resolves complex research issues and team problems&semi helps set research agenda and suggests articles/studies

- Responsibility for publishing increasingly innovative and unique proprietary content

INTERACTIONS

- Works within own team and interacts with other related teams

- Communicates regularly with internal & external clients

- Responds to client inquiries regarding coverage area, overall industry issues and themes, as well as product content and navigation

- May train internal stakeholders as to research content, develop client-facing webinars presenting and summarizing content offerings, typically with a senior research analyst

TYPICAL SCOPE & IMPACT

- Impacts and directs the quality of research and effectiveness of own team

- Contributes to the achievement of Research department objectives

MINIMUM & PREFERRED EDUCATION

- Required&semi MA or MBA preferred

MINIMUM & PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

- Three to five years prior experience in Analyst or industry-relevant position and/or combination internal and external relevant experience required

- Experience leading a project, leading a team of individuals, providing training and troubleshooting problems preferred