Investment Analyst

Aberdeen; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Singapore is seeking an entry-level professional to join their team. The role involves playing an active part in the investment process, conducting company research, and assisting with business development opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and be CFA Level 1 qualified or working towards it. Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. There is a commitment to an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and supports personal development.

Qualifications

• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in the sell or buy side.
• Strong academic performance with extracurricular interests.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Play a full and active role in the investment process.
• Undertake company research and write stock notes.
• Assist with marketing and business development opportunities.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Flexibility and adaptability

Good influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Post-graduate degree in Business, Economics or Finance

CFA Level 1 qualified (or working towards)

Job description

Job Description

Aberdeen Investments is part of Aberdeen Group plc, one of the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments groups. Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society. We are repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand and are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.

As a global business, Aberdeen consists of three divisions: Investments, Adviser, and interactive investor (ii). Each division is dedicated to meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs. Our Asia Pacific Investments business has a large, dedicated and highly experienced investment team which has been investing across the region since 1985, and manages all our Asian products, including regional, country, smaller companies, and sustainable investing propositions. The team has a strong regional footprint with offices in Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul, and Sydney. This breadth gives us close proximity to the companies we own and the markets we invest in. Our APAC operations have been based in Singapore since 1992. We invest in Asian companies to grow with them and to help them to become better investors.

Investment

• Play a full and active role in the investment process by writing notes, attending company and team meetings and discussing and presenting investment ideas.

Research

• Undertake company research through the writing of stock notes, results reports and ad hoc sector, country and thematic reviews.

Risk Management

• Maintain up to date knowledge of compliance and dealing procedures and comply with all regulatory, legal, corporate and client mandates.

Marketing & Business Development

• Assist with marketing and business development opportunities and develop client and media-facing skills.

Training & Development

• Maintain (through the appropriate level of Continual Professional Development - CPD) suitable knowledge of ASI investment process, products and allocated market/sector responsibilities, as well as systems and processes to be able to fulfil tasks to the highest level.

Job Requirements

• A good Bachelor’s degree or Post‑graduate degree majoring in Business, Economics or Finance.
• CFA Level 1 qualified (or working towards).
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in the sell or buy side.
• Strong academic performance combined with extracurricular interests and achievements.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with ability to manage own workload.
• Good influencing skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Ability to converse fluently in a second Asian language (e.g. Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Bahasa Indonesian, Bahasa Melayu) being a plus.

Benefits

There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.

Values & Inclusion

We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Sales