Sr. Associate - Fundamental

Responsibilities:-

• Creation and maintenance of excel models for industry sub-sectors and companies under coverage
• Tracking of sector news and non-covered companies as well as analysis of periodic statistical data
• Constant collaboration / information exchange with fellow associates covering the Oil and Gas and Telecom sector across geographies
• Background analysis as a part of active research on a company / theme
• Maintenance research products such as preview notes, results notes and sectoral data trends.
• Completion of ad hoc client requests, often to tight deadlines
• Assistance in initiation of coverage on new stocks and project deal reports
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  Preparation of marketing presentations for lead analysts
• Support in developing new products

Qualification:-

• The candidate will hold one of the following: CA (preferably from Big Four Accounting Firms) or MBA from a premier academic institution.

Experience:-

• 2-4 years of relevant equity research work-experience with knowledge of the Oil and Gas/Telecom sector. Previous experience working in the Oil and Gas/ Telecom sector is preferred, but not mandatory.

Skills:-

• Strong financial and analytical skills to critically dissect earning reports and develop detailed financial models to produce rigorously supported valuations.
• Good data management and analysis skills and a high degree of comfort with Excel; should be comfortable in maintaining and updating databases.
• Good verbal and written communication skills (good at structuring the report and articulating the key findings); ability to synthesize and communicate ideas in clear, logical English.
• Oil and Gas/ Telecom sector knowledge is preferred but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with research databases such as Bloomberg is favorable.
• Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with companies and overseas colleagues.
• Ability to work under time constraints, handling multiple priorities, with minimal supervision, and in a team environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• The candidate should be a pragmatic "self-starter", who can work independently if the analyst is traveling or as part of a team.