Equity Analyst

Venture Search; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international private bank in Dubai is seeking an Equity Analyst to join their investment advisory team. This role involves fundamental equity analysis, research report production, and client communication focusing on equity investment insights. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years in equity research or investment analysis, strong financial modelling skills, and proficiency in tools like Bloomberg and Excel.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in equity research or investment analysis.
• Experience within the DIFC regulatory environment preferred.
• Multilingual capabilities, particularly in English and Arabic or Spanish, are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental equity analysis across global and regional markets.
• Produce high-quality research reports and investment recommendations.
• Monitor portfolio holdings and provide timely updates to clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Valuation skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting

CFA or progress toward certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bloomberg

Reuters

Job description

Equity Analyst

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Our client is an international private bank with a well-established presence in the Middle East. Their Dubai office serves professional and institutional clients across Asia, Africa, and the Gulf region, offering a broad suite of investment solutions, including institutional brokerage, wealth management advisory, and private markets access. They are seeking an Equity Analyst to join their investment advisory team in DIFC. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment supporting sophisticated clients with tailored equity investment insights and recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct fundamental equity analysis across global and regional markets, focusing on sector and company-specific research.
• Produce high-quality research reports, investment recommendations, and market commentary for internal and client use.
• Collaborate with the investment advisory team to update and maintain equity coverage lists.
• Monitor portfolio holdings, earnings releases, and company-specific news to provide timely updates to clients and the broader team.
• Contribute to investment strategy discussions, sharing insights and actionable ideas.
• Prepare presentations and client-facing materials that clearly communicate investment theses and research findings.
• Support the head of investment advisory with portfolio reviews and performance assessments.

Candidate Profile:

• 2–5 years of experience in equity research, investment analysis, or a similar role within the financial services industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; CFA or progress toward such certifications is advantageous.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills (DCF, comparables, precedent transactions).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data platforms such as Bloomberg or Reuters.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate investment recommendations clearly.
• Experience working within the DIFC regulatory environment or with DFSA guidelines is preferred.
• Multilingual capabilities, particularly in English and Arabic or Spanish, are a plus.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.