Investment Analyst

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Investment Analyst, FSSA Investment Managers

FSSA Investment Managers (FSSA IM), an autonomous investment team within the First Sentier Investors Group, are specialists in Asia and Global Emerging Markets. With dedicated investment professionals in Hong Kong, Singapore and London, the team uses fundamental research and analysis to construct high-conviction, long-only equity portfolios. As bottom-up, active investors, FSSA IM conducts more than a thousand direct company meetings a year, seeking to identify high-quality companies to invest in for the long term.

The team has a long history of managing Asia and Global Emerging Markets equity strategies, having launched its first China and Global Emerging Markets capabilities in 1992. As responsible, long-term shareholders, ESG analysis is integrated into the team's investment process and they engage extensively on environmental, labour and governance issues.

As at 30 September 2024, FSSA IM manages US$24.6 billion on behalf of clients globally.

First Sentier Investors became a Certified B Corporation in November 2022 with a score of 107.2 (the passing score is 80). For more information on our certification, please visit the B Corp Directory here to view our report.

About You

Your experience

Based in Singapore, the primary focus of this role is to maintain and improve the depth of Asia equities research.

Investment Analysis

• Produce company analysis reports on Asian, including emerging markets, stocks.
• Perform fundamental analysis to assess the intrinsic value of companies and identify investment opportunities.
• Compare Asian companies with global peers.
• Undertake regular company visits globally, as required.
• Utilize various valuation techniques to support investment recommendations.
• Participate in client meetings and maintain equity fund presentations.
• Write comprehensive research reports summarizing findings, investment thesis, and recommendations for internal stakeholders and clients.
• Present research findings to investment teams and clients, articulating key insights and supporting data.
• Assist with semi-annual client letter write-ups and monthly portfolio performance summaries.
• Work closely with portfolio managers and traders to provide research support and insights that inform investment decisions.
• Participate in investment committee meetings to discuss research findings and contribute to investment strategy.

Responsibilities To The FSSA Investment Managers Team

• Demonstrate commitment to the broader investment team.
• Communicate ideas collaboratively and actively with the wider FSSA investment team.
• Mentor junior analysts and interns, providing guidance on research methodologies and best practices.
• Participate in team initiatives to enhance research processes and improve overall efficiency.

Your Skills

• Fluent in both spoken and written English, fluency in a second language preferred.
• University graduate with a track record in equities research.
• A good understanding of the asset management business and fundamental financial analysis.
• Can work well under pressure, is able to multi-task and prioritise working to multiple deadlines.
• Knowledgeable, adaptive and with good problem-solving skills to be able to effectively deal with the varied requests made from different business units.
• Sound interpersonal and client servicing skills with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve/collate communication details and enhance cooperation amongst different parties.
• A motivated team-player who is driven with a disciplined attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office applications, and in particular, Bloomberg, FactSet and PowerPoint.

About Us

First Sentier Investors is a global asset management group providing high quality, differentiated and relevant investment capabilities aiming to deliver exceptional investment performance for our clients and profitable growth for our shareholder.

We do this through our independent teams of active, specialist investors who share a common commitment to responsible investment principles. We are a global asset management business and the home of investment teams AlbaCore Capital Group, FSSA Investment Managers, Igneo Infrastructure Partners, RQI Investors and Stewart Investors. All our investment teams - whether in-house or individually branded - operate with discrete investment autonomy, according to their investment philosophies.

Our success relies on our ability to deliver outstanding client outcomes, supported by our culture and an efficient, sustainable and scalable business. We are committed to investing in our people to ensure we attract, develop and retain the talent to deliver these outcomes, guided by our vision, purpose and values.

• Care: we care about our clients, society and each other.
• Collaboration: we collaborate to deliver the best solutions.
• Openness: we are open with each other, and to different ways of thinking.
• Dedication: we are dedicated to being experts in our respective fields.

Why work with us

Our Industry-leading Benefits

Working at First Sentier Investors gives you access to a growing, values-led organisation with competitive pay and industry-leading benefits including:

• Flexible working and a gender-neutral parental leave programme that provides 26 weeks' paid leave in every region.
• Global collaboration, international mobility and the opportunity to build your career in different markets.
• Employee-driven charitable foundation allows our people to give back in their local communities through donation-matching and paid volunteering days.
• Access to learning and development opportunities including in-house training and external programs.

Corporate Sustainability & B Corp

We are committed to ensuring that as a firm, we are contributing to building a sustainable economy and society by improving our environmental, social and governance standards and holding our own business to the same standards that we expect of the companies that we invest our clients' capital in; and by doing so, reinforcing our position as responsible investors.

In 2022, First Sentier Investors became a globally certified B Corp. B Corp Certification provides a framework that we can use to effectively assess our operations against high standards from an environmental, social and governance point of view, as well as to identify areas where we can enhance and improve. Based on the B Impact Assessment, First Sentier Investors earned an overall score of 107.2, as of November, 2022.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)

At First Sentier Investors, we value the different experience, ideas and perspectives that our people bring to the work they do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where diversity can thrive. We believe this leads to better outcomes for our people and our clients, and it's the right thing to do.

We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, family status, or any other category protected by law.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process or as part of the role, please let us know so we can support you.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Human Resources Services