Equity Analyst

* Stocks recommended should contribute to overall portfolio performance. This is identified through portfolio attribution.
* Recommendations are given in the weekly portfolio construction meetings conducted by the Lead Portfolio Managers.
* Identify new stocks for the portfolio manager to invest in.
* New recommendations should be accompanied by full earnings model including forecasts for earnings, balance sheet and cash flow, and relevant financial ratios.
* New stocks recommended should be presented in the weekly research meetings and an investment report prepared for presentation to the investment committee.
* The analyst needs to be constantly on the lookout for new alpha generating ideas.
* Existing earnings models need to be regularly updated through review of quarterly reported earnings.
* Quarterly earnings should be reviewed diligently to ensure that initial assumptions used in forecasts are still relevant.
* The analyst should also review sector wide data to explain variances that could affect its earnings forecasts.
* The analyst is also expected to meet management at least annually in conferences, 1 – 1 meetings or conference calls.
* Provide analysis of material public information regarding equity investments that result in a sell or buy recommendation.

Requirements

The Candidate

* The analyst should possess a degree from a reputable university with good grades in financial and numerical disciplines such as Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics
* He / She should be a CFA charter holder or at least show the inclination to become one
* To have completed an MBA would be an added advantage
* He / She should have a minimum 3 years of relevant investment experience as an equity analyst from reputable firms in countries that have well developed equities markets. Should also have prior experience of company analysis, building financial and valuation models

Salary

30,000 AED a month

Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training.