Senior Research Analyst

Elitecon International; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to enhance their research team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial and strategic research, preferably from a Big 4 firm, and will be involved in extensive equity and macroeconomic research. Responsibilities include detailed company analysis, building financial models, and conducting in-depth industry research across multiple sectors, all aimed at providing actionable insights for investment decisions.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of research experience in Big 4 advisory/research teams or fund/asset management firms.
• Strong fundamentals in financial analysis, equity valuation, and macro/micro trend interpretation.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; strong written and presentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed company analysis including business models, financials, valuation, and risk assessment.
• Conduct in-depth industry research across various sectors such as banking, FMCG, healthcare, and tech.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to present research findings in reports and presentations.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Equity Valuation

Research Skills

Education

MBA (Finance)

Chartered Accountant (CA)

CFA (Level 2/3 preferred)

Tools

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

FactSet

Refinitiv

PitchBook

Job description

Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce), Chartered Accountant(Chartered Accountant)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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

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