Senior Research Analyst

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Research Analyst to join our research team in Dubai-UAE. The ideal candidate will come with a strong background in financial and strategic research from a Big 4 firm (EY, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC) or a fund management / asset management company. The role involves conducting deep-dive equity, sector, and macroeconomic research, generating actionable insights for investment decisions or strategic advisory, and supporting global clients or internal teams with high-quality research output.

Key Responsibilities:

Investment & Equity Research:

• Perform detailed company analysis including business models, financials, valuation, risk assessment, and peer benchmarking.
• Build and maintain financial models (DCF, comps, sensitivity) for investment evaluation or strategy formulation.
• Generate sector-specific research notes and investment ideas with a focus on fundamentals and market drivers.

Industry & Thematic Research:

• Conduct in-depth industry research across sectors (banking, FMCG, healthcare, tech, infra, etc.)
• Track economic trends, regulatory shifts, and global market developments impacting investments or client strategies.

Portfolio & Fund Analytics (for fund-side profiles):

• Analyze portfolio performance metrics and attribution analysis.
• Support fund managers with stock screening, rebalancing, and risk insights.

Client / Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, global clients, or partners to understand project needs and research scope.
• Present research findings in the form of reports, decks, dashboards, or live presentations.

Tools & Databases:

• Utilize financial databases and tools such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet, Refinitiv, PitchBook, EMIS, etc.
• Maintain internal research repositories and knowledge management systems.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong fundamentals in financial analysis, equity valuation, and macro/micro trend interpretation

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• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; strong written and presentation capabilities
• Familiarity with investment concepts and portfolio theories (for fund-side roles)
• Exposure to global reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP), investor reporting, and regulatory filings
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and deliver high-quality output under deadlines

Educational Qualifications:

• MBA (Finance) / Chartered Accountant (CA) / CFA (Level 2/3 preferred)
• 8-12 years of research experience in Big 4 advisory/research teams (e.g., TAS, Deal Advisory, Strategy) or fund/asset management firms

Preferred Experience:

• Research roles within EY, KPMG, Deloitte, or PwC (Knowledge Services, Strategy & Transactions, Advisory)
• Investment research at mutual funds, PMS, AIFs, or hedge funds
• Experience in cross-border, sector-specific, or macroeconomic research