Fidelity - Associate Research Specialist

Responsibilities (to note down five to eight primary duties performed in this position in their order of importance)

- Provide all-round research support to FIL equity analysts on one or more sectors, including on initiations and on-going coverage

- Prepare detailed financial models (including on valuations), industry studies and company notes

- Provide quality data and analysis to make the research process more efficient and robust

- Keep abreast of important trends and developments in the relevant sectors/geographies

- Provide need-based analysis on unassigned stocks

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

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

Key Skills/Experience (Specific knowledge and technical skills that are required to perform the position)

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

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

- In-depth knowledge of one or more sectors - key drivers, dynamics, trends and indicators - would be an advantage

- Database skills - Bloomberg, Datastream, Factset, Factiva, and other financial databases

- Good relationship management, and strong communication and presentation skills

- Ability to work with and coach junior team members

Years of Experience:

- 2-3 years work experience - in investment research or working in the relevant industry role

Education:

- MBA from prominent institute or CA or CFA or Masters in Finance

External Relationships:

Sell-side for factual information, analysis, reports and models

Industry wide bodies to catch the trends early

Database vendors For information needs and training

Internal Relationships:

- Portfolio managers Consumers of research pieces, they factor research into investments

- Analysts Drive initial work flow. Use research to identify companies, modify projections

- Manager For regular work related issues and for career development