Job Purpose:
- The successful candidate will work as part of the APAC dividend research team
- Members are responsible for providing dividend forecasts for a portfolio of stocks, through in-depth research and financial analysis of company fundamentals
- The successful candidate will be familiar with statistical, econometric, mathematical, predictive modelling, through university courses or prior work experience.
Your Responsibilities:
- Analysis of company fundamentals to provide dividend forecasts for APAC stocks
- Provision of research on equity fundamentals, financial statements and market announcements
- Monitors news flow to assess the impact of market events on companies and their dividends
- Forecast dividend payment schedules
- A keen awareness of the impact dividends forecasts have on the value of equity derivatives
- Responds to daily client demands with bespoke analysis
- Applies and integrates statistical, econometric, mathematical, predictive modelling and business analysis skills to manage and manipulate complex high volume data.
Skills and Qualifications:
Education and experience
- Undergraduate degree, preferably in a financial/ accounting/ statistical discipline, preferably with around 3 year of relevant work experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial statement analysis
- Demonstrated statistical, econometric, mathematical, predictive modelling
- Must be fluent in written and verbal English & Korean for business purposes
- Additional languages an advantage
- Must be proficient in Excel
- SQL/VBA/MACRO skills an advantage
Commercial Awareness
- Keen interest in financial news, market events and their implications
- Knowledge of financial statement analysis
- Knowledge of equity derivatives
Management Requirements
- Able to organise and self-manage, including effective scheduling, prioritisation and time management skills
- Able to manage multiple tasks in parallel, completing tasks to tight deadlines
Personal Impact
- Excellent attention to detail and a meticulous eye for identifying inconsistencies or inaccuracies in data entry or data outputs
- Demonstrates a can-do attitude
- Displays a resilient and adaptable style, remaining calm in demanding circumstances
Communication
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Confident speaking directly with both customers and investor relations departments
- First class report writing skills, ability to develop and present ideas
Teamwork
- A willingness to contribute to the continued development of the team
- Works collaboratively with others to achieve group goals and objectives.
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