Senior Associate

Oman Investment Authority; Muscat; On-site; OMR 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority in Muscat seeks a Senior Buy-Side Financial Analyst to advance investment performance through deep fundamental and quantitative research across equities and fixed income.

You will build complex financial models, generate high-conviction ideas, and present buy/hold/sell recommendations to the Fund Manager and Investment Committee, helping drive benchmark-outperforming portfolio decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of buy-side or sell-side investment experience.
• 2–3 years buy-side experience with a track record of stock/bond ideas.
• Direct experience covering GCC/MENA public equities, sovereign/corporate bonds, or Sukuk.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bottom-up fundamental analysis and build three-statement models across issuers and sectors.
• Perform macroeconomic and industry trend research to identify opportunities and risks.
• Monitor portfolio performance and attribution to support rebalancing decisions.
• Draft investment memos and present trade ideas to the Investment Committee.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Valuation Techniques

Bloomberg Terminal

Risk Analytics

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

FactSet

Capital IQ

Job description

Objective

The Senior Buy-Side Financial Analyst plays a critical role in driving investment performance by conducting deep fundamental and quantitative research across public market securities Equities and Fixed Income Reporting directly to the Fund Manager Head of Investments the Senior Analyst generates high-conviction investment ideas builds complex financial models and prepares actionable buy sell hold recommendations aimed at enabling the fund to consistently outperform its target benchmarks

Key Tasks

1. Fundamental Research amp Stock Credit Selection Conduct rigorous bottom-up fundamental analysis on listed companies sovereign corporate issuers and sector trends across Omani MSX and GCC public markets Build maintain and stress-test three-statement financial models DCF valuations dividend discount models peer multiple analyses and credit risk models yield spread dynamics Formulate high-conviction buy hold and sell investment recommendations designed to generate alpha and support benchmark-outperforming portfolio construction
2. Macroeconomic amp Industry Trend Analysis Perform top-down macroeconomic research monitoring interest rate shifts central bank policies inflation trends and regional fiscal policies to identify sector rotation opportunities Monitor global GCC and local Omani market developments corporate earnings releases and regulatory updates to assess immediate and long-term portfolio impacts
3. Portfolio Monitoring amp Attribution Support Track the operational and financial performance of existing fund holdings against thesis expectations benchmark constituents and earnings targets Conduct performance attribution analysis evaluating factor exposures tracking errors and downside risk metrics to support portfolio rebalancing decisions
4. Investment Committee amp Issuer Engagement Draft detailed institutional-grade investment research notes and present actionable trade ideas to the Investment Committee Participate in earnings calls management meetings analyst days and corporate site visits to evaluate leadership capability and corporate governance standards
5. Carry out other related duties and responsibilities as required

Technical and Soft Skills

• Financial Modeling amp Valuation Advanced mastery of complex financial modeling valuation techniques DCF DDM SOTP Multiples and credit fixed income metrics duration yield-to-maturity credit spreads
• Benchmark amp Portfolio Analytics Strong grasp of portfolio risk concepts tracking error factor analysis and how individual security selection contributes to benchmark outperformance
• Financial Analytics Tools High proficiency with institutional platforms such as Bloomberg Terminal FactSet Morningstar Capital IQ or Barra
• Regulatory Context Familiarity with Oman Financial Services Authority FSA regulations Muscat Stock Exchange MSX disclosure rules and GCC capital market frameworks
• High-Conviction Synthesis Ability to condense massive amounts of financial and qualitative data into concise persuasive investment memos
• Critical Thinking amp Intellectual Independence Courage to hold non-consensus views defend investment theses under rigorous questioning and acknowledge thesis changes objectively
• Attention to Detail Meticulous approach to data accuracy accounting nuances financial note disclosures and quantitative modeling
• Time Management under Market Deadlines Ability to prioritize coverage during earnings seasons and volatile market conditions

Experience / Knowledge

Total Experience: 5+ years of direct experience as a Buy-Side or Sell-Side Investment Analyst, Equity/Credit Research Analyst, or Asset Management Specialist. Buy-Side Focus: Minimum of 2 3 years specifically on the buy-side, with a demonstrable track record of contributing to successful stock/bond recommendations that beat sector or index benchmarks. Asset Class Exposure: Direct experience covering GCC/MENA public equities, regional sovereign/corporate bonds, or Sukuk. Multi-asset coverage is a strong plus.