Investment Analyst

FIRST SENTIER INVESTORS (SINGAPORE); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FIRST SENTIER INVESTORS (SINGAPORE) is seeking an Investment Analyst to support Asia equities research with a primary focus on India. Based in Singapore, you will produce company analysis reports on Asian stocks, perform fundamental analysis to assess intrinsic value, and contribute to investment opportunities for internal teams and clients.

You will undertake regular company visits, apply various valuation techniques, participate in client meetings and portfolio presentations, and write

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with master's Degree
• Track record in equities research and Indian equities specifically
• Fluent English; second language preferred
• Understanding of asset management and fundamental financial analysis
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving skills across business units

Responsibilities

• Produce company analysis reports on Asian stocks, including emerging markets and India
• Perform fundamental analysis to assess intrinsic value and identify investment opportunities
• Undertake regular company visits globally, as required
• Utilize valuation techniques to support investment recommendations
• Participate in client meetings and maintain equity fund presentations
• Write comprehensive research reports summarizing findings, investment thesis, and recommendations
• Present research findings to investment teams and clients with supporting data
• Assist with semi-annual client letters and monthly portfolio performance summaries
• Work closely with portfolio managers and traders to provide research support and insights

Skills

Equities research

Fundamental analysis

Indian equities

Multi-tasking

Client servicing

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

Based in Singapore, the primary focus of this role is to maintain and improve the depth of Asia equities research with a primary focus on India.

Investment Analysis

• Produce company analysis reports on Asian, including emerging markets,stocks.
• Perform fundamental analysis to assess the intrinsic value of companies and identify investment opportunities.
• Undertake regular company visits globally, as required.
• Utilize various valuation techniques to support investment recommendations.
• Participate in client meetings and maintain equity fund presentations.
• Write comprehensive research reports summarizing findings, investment thesis, and recommendations for internal stakeholders and clients.
• Present research findings to investment teams and clients, articulating key insights and supporting data.
• Assist with semi-annual client letter write-ups and monthly portfolio performance summaries.
• Work closely with portfolio managers and traders to provide research support and insights that inform investment decisions.

Responsibilities to the FSSA Investment Managers Team

• Demonstrate commitment to the broader investment team.
• Communicate ideas collaboratively and actively with the wider FSSA investment team.
• Mentor junior analysts and interns, providing guidance on research methodologies and best practices.
• Participate in team initiatives to enhance research processes and improve overall efficiency.

Your skills

• Fluent in both spoken and written English, fluency in a second language preferred
• Strong academic background with master's Degree
• A track record in equities research and Indian equities specifically
• A good understanding of the asset management business and fundamental financial analysis
• Can work well under pressure, is able to multi-task and prioritise - working to multiple deadlines
• Knowledgeable, adaptive and with good problem-solving skills to be able to effectively deal with the varied requests made from different business units
• Sound interpersonal and client servicing skills with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve/collate communication details and enhance cooperation amongst different parties
• A motivated team-player who is driven with a disciplined attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office applications, and in particular, Bloomberg, FactSet and PowerPoint