Equity Research Analyst - Ad Tech Financial Markets

Pixalate, Inc; Remote; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Ad Tech company is seeking an Equity Research Analyst in Singapore. The role involves examining publicly traded ad tech firms, utilizing proprietary fraud and compliance data to create investment research. Ideal candidates have 2-5 years in equity research, strong financial modeling skills, and a background in technology or media analysis. This remote position offers opportunities for advancement, a casual work environment, and flexible hours.

Benefits

Opportunity for Advancement

Casual, Remote Work Environment

Monthly Internet Reimbursement

Flexible Hours

Fun Annual Team Events

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of equity research experience in technology or media analysis.
• Strong financial modeling skills in company valuation methodologies.
• Proficiency in financial databases and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce equity research reports on publicly traded ad tech companies.
• Develop financial models incorporating ad fraud risks and privacy compliance.
• Provide research commentary to institutional investors.

Skills

Financial modeling

Investment analysis

Equity research

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting

CFA designation

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

Bloomberg

FactSet

Job description

Equity Research Analyst – Ad Tech Financial Markets

Location: Remote based in Singapore.

Please note: Only candidates currently residing in Singapore with valid work authorization are eligible for this role.

We are looking for an Equity Research Analyst to join Pixalate's AFAC (Ad Fraud and Compliance) team and lead equity research initiatives at the intersection of ad tech, fraud detection, privacy compliance, and financial markets. This role will leverage Pixalate's proprietary fraud and compliance data to deliver differentiated investment research on publicly traded ad tech companies and the broader programmatic advertising ecosystem.

What you'll do:

• Produce equity research reports analyzing publicly traded ad tech companies (SSPs, DSPs, publishers, ad verification firms, CTV platforms) using Pixalate's fraud detection, invalid traffic (IVT), and compliance data as a differentiated analytical lens
• Develop financial models and investment theses that incorporate ad fraud risk, MFA (Made for Advertising) exposure, privacy compliance scores, and supply chain transparency metrics
• Author sector reports on programmatic advertising market dynamics, including CTV, mobile, and web channels, with focus on how fraud and compliance trends impact company valuations and competitive positioning
• Create proprietary indices and rankings that correlate fraud/compliance metrics with company performance, market share trends, and investment risk
• Provide research commentary to institutional investors, hedge funds, and asset managers on earnings calls, industry developments, and emerging fraud/compliance risks
• Collaborate with Data Science and Product teams to translate raw fraud detection data into actionable investment insights
• Monitor and analyze the financial performance of ad tech companies in relation to IVT rates, seller trust scores, unauthorized seller exposure, and privacy violations
• Present research findings to internal stakeholders and external financial audiences through written reports, presentations, and client meetings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related quantitative field; CFA designation a plus
• 2-5 years of equity research experience (sell-side or buy-side), investment banking, or financial analysis with demonstrated experience analyzing technology or media companies
• Strong financial modeling skills and expertise in company valuation methodologies (DCF, comps, precedent transactions)
• Proficiency with financial databases (Bloomberg, FactSet, Capital IQ) and data analysis tools (Excel, Python, SQL, or R)
• Excellent written communication skills with proven ability to write clear, concise investment research reports
• Understanding of or willingness to quickly learn the digital advertising ecosystem (programmatic, RTB, SSPs, DSPs, ad exchanges, CTV)
• Knowledge of ad fraud, invalid traffic detection, or privacy compliance frameworks (COPPA, GDPR) is a strong plus
• Ability to translate technical fraud/compliance concepts into financial risk assessments
• Track record of building financial models that incorporate non-traditional or alternative data sources

About Pixalate

We're the leader in fraud detection and privacy compliance for digital advertising, protecting billions in ad spend for Fortune-500 brands, major ad platforms, consumers, and children from deceptive, fraudulent, and non-compliant mobile and CTV apps. As fraudsters increasingly use AI to create sophisticated attacks, we're building the next generation of AI-powered detection systems to stay ahead.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow with us as we expand globally. Our platform has been used to unearth multiple high-profile criminal and illegal surveillance cases, including:

• UNICEF: Pixalate was recently recognized by UNICEF as a Key Innovator for protecting children’s online privacy. UNICEF Global Compliance Tech case study
• Gizmodo: An iCloud Feature Is Enabling a $65 Million Scam, New Research Says
• Adweek: A 7-Figure Ad Fraud Scheme Running on Roku Underlines Murkiness of CTV
• Washington Post: Your kids’ apps are spying on them
• Pro Publica: Porn, Piracy, Fraud: What Lurks Inside Google’s Black Box Ad Empire
• ABC7 News: The State of Children's Privacy Online
• NBC News: How many apps are tracking your children

Our team of lawyers, data scientists, engineers, economists, and researchers spans globally with presence in California, New York, Washington, DC, London, and Singapore.

Our Culture

We believe in small teams that produce high output. Slack is a way of life and short emails are encouraged. We value a fearless attitude and bold ideas. Chess players do well here. Titles don't mean much - you attain respect by producing results. Everyone's a data addict and analytical thinker who thrives on collaboration.

What We Offer

• Opportunity for Advancement and Professional Development
• Casual, Remote Work Environment
• Monthly Internet Reimbursement
• Flexible Hours
• Fun Annual Team Events
• Being part of a high-performing global team that wants to win and have fun doing it

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