Analyst / Associate, Equity Research, Bank Sector, Global Research, Japan

Job Description:

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Job Description:
This job is responsible for assisting with the recommendation process related to the buying, selling, or holding of financial securities and/or studying the role of government in the economy. Key responsibilities include performing financial and statistical analyses, conducting research, preparing reports, helping to originate, structuring and modeling transactions, and assessing market trends. Job expectations may include rotating through a specific product area or sector to gain exposure to the business.

Responsibilities:

This is a role in our Equity Research team for the Bank 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.

· Native-level Japanese, Business-level English

· An understanding of equity research, valuation and financial markets, plus a proven track record of solid 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.