Investment Analyst - Small Mid Cap - Japan

Capital Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking an Investment Analyst to focus on small and mid-cap equity opportunities in Japan. This position involves research, analysis, and collaboration with portfolio managers to implement strategic investment insights. Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills and equity market knowledge.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Retirement plan with 15% contribution

Qualifications

• Highly relevant investment experience and familiarity with multiple sectors.
• Proactive in a global team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary research of small and mid-cap companies across Japan.
• Analyse economic, financial, and industry trends.
• Produce written reports and implement investment recommendations.

Skills

Research skills

Equity market understanding

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

MBA

CFA

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Investment Analyst - Small Mid Cap - Japan

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Investment Analysts at Capital Group are responsible for the research, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of financial and market information upon which investment decisions are made. Each Investment Analyst manages assets in areas of high conviction in the market. Capital Research Global Investors (CRGI), one of three equity investment divisions within Capital Group, is seeking an Investment Analyst to focus on identifying long term equity investment opportunities in small and mid-capitalisation companies within Japan.

In addition to continually sharing your insights and recommendations with Portfolio Managers, a research portfolio will be allocated to you where you will have the opportunity to bring your financial convictions to life. You will work in an environment that encourages entrepreneurship and creativity to continually develop your own investment style. You will work alongside the industry’s most respected investment professionals and have access to senior management at a diverse set of companies.

Qualifications

• Highly relevant investment experience and a familiarity with multiple sectors and business models
• Superior research skills and the drive to develop and share investment insight from multiple angles
• Ability to work proactively and creatively in a global team environment, and with a range of internal stakeholders
• Strong understanding of equity markets, with prior direct experience investing in Japanese equities in particular, and a demonstrated track record of success
• Comfortable and familiar with presenting research in a variety of ways, for example through actionable investment reports, supported by excellent written and oral communication skills
• An MBA or CFA qualification is not a prerequisite, although preferred
  
  

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Conduct primary, direct research of small and mid-cap companies across Japan
• Analyse economic, financial and industry trends, and proactively communicate these findings with other analysts and portfolio managers
• Maintain regular contact with company management teams and industry participants
• Produce written reports and regular updates, as needed
• Making investment recommendations to portfolio managers
• Manage a portfolio of securities drawn from your sector coverage
  
  

This role will report to the Research Director for Small and Mid-cap research, based in London. Other key relationships include Portfolio managers and investment analysts within CRGI, and sector analysts within other divisions of Capital Group.































In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.

• Temporary positions in Canada and the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

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Employment type

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  Full-time

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