Research Associate, Research

Position Description

We are looking for a Research Associate/Research Assistant who will be responsible for providing support to senior analysts in our Sydney office and other members of the Australian research team. The incumbent is primarily responsible for collating and updating industry and company specific data, updating models and working with the research team on research projects and client requests. The incumbent will also assist in fundamental research through deep dives on industry thematics and analysing news. The associate/assistant should view their role as an integral part of the team’s success. Effective teamwork contributors; actively generate ideas for the teams development; communicate issues that require action; support each other and ask for help when needed.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Assist senior analysts on specific research projects.
• Collect data and compile answers for client requests.
• Update and help develop financial models.
• Maintain databases of economic and industry specific data.
• Accompany clients on visits and produce notes.
• Assist in fundamental research.
• Work with senior analysts, along with Corporate Access, Research Sales and Trading department.
• Develop relationships with clients, corporates and external bodies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in business related discipline, preferably with finance and/or accounting major
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong understanding of financial modelling
• Strong Excel/ spreadsheet skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure when required
• Excellent interpersonal sensitivity
• High sense of curiosity and commercial awareness
• Strong command in both written and spoken English
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.