Associate Analyst/ Investment Analyst - Equity Research (Japan)

ABOUT THIS POSITION
The Associate Analyst’s primary goal is to help T. Rowe Price own the best performing stocks to ensure strong performance in the portfolios. To accomplish this goal, the Associate Analyst becomes an expert in a particular area/industry to make informed judgments about company prospects and the prospects of their stock. This Associate Analyst model is designed around a long tradition and belief that industry expertise helps make better investment judgments.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct due diligence on companies and industries by researching, reading financial statements and market data and visiting companies
• Make recommendations to Portfolio Managers by providing insight and stock recommendations
• Perform bottom up fundamental research on your sector coverage universe
• Create and maintain detailed financial models and forecasts
• Cultivate ongoing understanding of financial markets, instruments, and T. Rowe Price funds/strategies
• Keep abreast of industry trends in your sector coverage and quantitative financial techniques
• Collaborate with colleagues globally

PREFERRED (OR ESSENTIAL) QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS
• Minimum 1 - 8 years of relevant experience covering Asia/ Japan equities as a buy-side or sell-side research analyst
• Highly motivated, confident self-starter and calculated risk-taker with the ability to work independently and with others
• Must have strong English and Japanese capability in writing and speaking.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth thematic research across a broad spectrum of topics which can be additive to the investment process
• CFA certification preferred, but not required

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.

Benefits

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.