EQUITY RESEARCH ANALYST: 01 (REF: ___________)

Work location: Ho Chi Minh City

JOB SUMMARY:

The Equity Research Analyst will provide research coverage for assigned industries and countries while analyzing and recommending securities to purchase, sell or hold.  Working as a member of Research Team under the Asset Management Division, the research analyst will report to Head of Research and be required to keep the Portfolio Managers updated and aware of any news which may impact a holding that falls within their area of coverage – country or industry, and support the portfolio managers in making sound investment decisions.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform company research, valuation and fundamental analysis using different methods for different industries, prepare and present investment proposal to Research Team/Portfolio Managers/Investment Committee;
• Provide written and oral presentations of investment recommendations or forecasts to the team while keeping the team updated on a regular basis of any changes to the recommendations or forecasts 
• Read and interpret financial statements, broker reports, and other pertinent sources of investment information Compile data from multiple sources and develop detailed financial models on covered companies
• Analyze economic developments, monitor trends in the various sectors of the economy, and provide forecasts of changes in business conditions and relationships
• Maintain a general knowledge of Vietnam’s investment climate, market conditions and economic environment
• Be responsible for on-going monitoring covered companies (all news, announcement related to covered companies and possible impacts), update company performance on quarterly basis;
• Provide recommendations to Portfolio Managers on investment/divestment target price and timing;
• Respond to queries of Portfolio Managers about company’s information/performance in a timely manner;
• Analyse and report on significant changes in macroeconomic factors that may impact companies/sector performance;
• Establish, develop and maintain good relationship with investee and potential investee companies, with market participants (brokerage firms, other fund managers…);
• Provide investment idea and sourcing investment deals;
• Other tasks as required by the Company.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Oversea Graduate in Banking/Finance and CFA are preferred;
• Strong finance, investment background;
• Solid understanding of equity markets and stocks, globally;
• Strong understanding of the investment management industry;
• Ability to build and analyze detailed financial models;
• Strong team player with the ability to operate within a disciplined research and portfolio construction process;
• Demonstrated analytical thinker with the ability to contribute actively to team discussions;
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize various requests or assignments;
• Experience as an equity research analyst, either sell side or buy side, is preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Be able to work independently and provide objective opinions/recommendations;
• Be able to work with diligence and care, attention to detail and accuracy of work;
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
• Can interact with business partners and team members in a multi-site environment;
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and assess priorities;
• Proficiency in written and verbal English;
• Ability and willing to travel.

PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING: 

• Ability to recognize problems and respond proactively to reach appropriate solutions;
• Ability to recognize and communicate potential issues impacting the organization;
• Participates in the development of solutions to a variety of problems and ensures the solutions are consistent with organizational objectives;
• Demonstrates good judgment in all areas of work.

Application to send to:

Ms. Truong Ngoc Quynh

Vietcombank Fund Management

Unit 14-02, Centec Tower

72-74 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 3, HCMC

Tel:       08 – 3 8270 750

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