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In this sector, you'll find all of our financial research jobs.
Financial researchers in banks supply information on equities and debt products and advise on which particular equities or bonds to invest in. Also called analysts, these positions often focus on a single industry sector or a particular type of bond investment.
Some of the main sectors within equity analysis or equity research jobs include: oil and gas, industrials, metals and mining, retail, banks and financials, technology, pharmaceuticals and real estate companies. Equity researchers usually focus on one of these sectors, developing extensive knowledge of the prospects and financial stability of companies active within it. Using this knowledge, they give "buy," "hold" or "sell" recommendations, providing investors advice on what to do with their stock.
Equity researchers who are ranked well by external organizations such as Starmine and Institutional Investor magazine are the most highly prized.
Historically, equity researchers were usually required to write long written reports advising investors on whether to invest in a certain stock. These reports could be used by equity salespeople with investment banks and brokerage houses for their own sales and to help give investors information about which stocks to buy. At present, though, researchers are more often expected to discuss their ideas with investors and to take on more of a marketing position, working more closely with the sales department.
Though equity researchers and research associates are incredibly important for selling equity products, their position can be difficult because they do not generate profit directly. Because of this, they have been accused of prejudice, with some researchers in investment banks accused of writing falsely favorable reports about potential clients to help the bank win business in sectors like M&A and capital markets. To avoid this accusation, some researchers have moved to independent research houses. Also challenging, however, is that to produce a really good piece of research about a company, a researcher needs to have conversations with that company's top management, but senior management may not wish to talk to researchers who have composed unfavorable reports about the company previously.
Within the fixed income sector, researchers study the chances that the organization issuing a bond will be unable to repay it. Ratings agencies like Moody's, Standard &Poors and Fitch issue ratings suggesting the chances of repayment, with AAA rated bonds the safest for investments and C rated bonds unlikely to ever be repaid on time. Fixed income researchers in investment banks also make these judgments and over a career in research normally specialize in a single type of bond - either investment grade, which are the bonds likely to be repaid, or high yield or distressed bonds, where they are less likely to be repaid on time.
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| IT Audit Manager – Internal Audit - Auckland | Westpac Competitive | New Zealand-Auckland | 17 May 12 |
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If you are motivated by the prospect of seeing the big picture, developing your team and making a difference t...
| Senior Audit Manager – Internal Audit - Auckland | Westpac Competitive | New Zealand-Auckland | 17 May 12 |
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| Regional Corporate Development & Partnerships Manager | AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd Attractive remuneration | Hong Kong SAR | 17 May 12 |
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| Regional Manager, Insights | AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd Attractive remuneration | Hong Kong SAR | 17 May 12 |
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The key objectives will be to enhance marketing capability on market analytics and consumers insights within a...
| Equity Research Associate -REITs | Macquarie Information not provided | New York, NY, 10001 | 17 May 12 |
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An opportunity now exists for a Research Associate to join our REITs research team in New York.
| Equity Research Associate, North American Quantitative Research | Macquarie Information not provided | New York, NY, 10001 | 17 May 12 |
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We are currently seeking an associate to join our Research team in New York, focusing on North American sell-s...
| Equities Analyst | PAG Competitive, based on experience | Hong Kong SAR | 17 May 12 |
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Head-quartered in Hong Kong and with offices across the region, PAG (formerly known as Pacific Alliance Group)...
| Credit Research | Stone Management salary+ bonus | New York, NY | 17 May 12 |
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| Strategic Planning Manager | Hays Banking Singapore Competitive | Singapore | 17 May 12 |
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| Economist/Real Estate Research | Hays Banking Singapore Competitive | Singapore | 17 May 12 |
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This leading property firm has been increasing their presence in Asia. They are a fast growing company at an e...
| Korean Interest Rate Strategist | Cavendish Search Ltd Competitive | Korea (South) | 17 May 12 |
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Employed at Director Level working for a bulge bracket investment bank, you will be responsible for the genera...
| Biomedical Investment Manager in an Investment Firm - Singapore, Asia Pacific | Selby Jennings Singapore (Licence No. 11S3033) Highly competitive | Singapore | 17 May 12 |
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A global investment management firm in Singapore is currently looking for an experienced biomedical investment...
| Trading Desk Strategist | Not Disclosed not disclosed | New York, NY, 10010 | 17 May 12 |
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Seeking quant developer/ strategist with 2-5 years of experience working with Non Agency MBS. Must have stron...
| Quantitative Research Professionals (Must have Ph.D.) | Citadel, LLC Competitive | Chicago, IL | 17 May 12 |
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About Citadel: Established in 1990, Citadel is a leading global financial institution that provides asset man...
| Sr. Associate Investment Program Manager | Michael Page International Excellent salary and benefits | Stamford, CT, 06901 | 16 May 12 |
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Our client, a GLOBAL financial services firm, is seeking a Sr. Associate Investment Program Manager with 3-6 y...
| Data Analyst (Economics & Macro Oils) | Wood Mackenzie yearly base and bonus opportunity | Houston, TX, 77001 | 16 May 12 |
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Location is Houston, TX (local candidates or those able to relocate on own) Position level: Entry level ...
| SENIOR INTEREST STRATEGIST - LONDON | Selby Jennings Strategy competitive | UK-London | 16 May 12 |
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My client is currently looking to hire a experienced Interest Rate Strategist to act as the sole London repres...
| ACA Qualified Equity Research Analyst | NJF Search International Excellent remuneration | UK-London | 16 May 12 |
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NJF Search is currently recruiting Equity Research Analysts for a leading mid cap investment bank to cover the...
| Pharmaceutical Analyst - ANL/ASO - Equity Research | Credit Suisse UK Competitive | UK-London | 16 May 12 |
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The position will focus on providing equity research and investment ideas to our asset management and institut...
| Global Fixed Income and Currency Team, Investment Grade Credit Analyst | Goldman Sachs Competitive | UK-London | 16 May 12 |
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Goldman Sachs Asset Management is seeking an investment-grade credit analyst to become a member of the London ...
| Securities: Equities, Equities Structuring, Analyst/Associate | Goldman Sachs Competitive | UK-London | 16 May 12 |
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The Equities Structuring and Marketing team covers UK institutions and global hedge funds.
| Senior Equity Lead Analyst (Top Tier background required) | City Wharf Financial Recruitment £80,000 – £200,000 + Excellent Bonus sys... | UK-London | 16 May 12 |
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Rapidly expanding equity research desk within a global investment bank has been given the go ahead to recruit ...
| Real Estate Equities Research Analyst with Execution Experience | Not Disclosed Competitive | UK-London | 16 May 12 |
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A leading Hedge Fund Manager requires the services of a Real Estate Equities Research Analyst.
| Equity Sales Analyst | The Spinoff Report® 29000 | UK-South East | 16 May 12 |
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Equity Research firm is looking for additional Sales Analyst to ultimately have responsibility for analysing a...
| 2 RESEARCH SALES POSITIONS: REITs AND HEALTHCARE | Sannon-Stamm Associates, Inc. Commission potential in the high 6 figur... | New York City, NY | 16 May 12 |
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1 SALESPERSON SPECIALIZING IN REITs; AND 1 SPECIALIZING IN HEALTHCARE
| Equity Research Associate, Pharmaceuticals Coverage | Greenwich Partners Excellent base and bonus | UK-London | 16 May 12 |
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Major US firm is looking to add an equity research associate to their team
| Low Latency C++ Developer | Rimrock Associates, Inc. 150,000-300,000 | New York, NY | 16 May 12 |
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Multi-asset class quantitative trading and technology firm is looking for strong C++ developers
| Research Sales | Sunrise Brokers Competitive | UK-London | 16 May 12 |
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Sunrise Brokers is looking for a Research Sales person to join our Equity Sales team covering primarily UK and...
| Senior Controller in Complex Risk Control, Financial and Risk Control, Wholesale Banking | Nordea Opportunities to develop strong professi... | Denmark-Copenhagen | 16 May 12 |
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Senior Controller in Complex Risk Control, Financial and Risk Control, Wholesale Banking
| Relationship Manager | Riversdale Consulting Competitive | UK-London | 16 May 12 |
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Our client is a leading and fast growing research data provider to financial markets. They are looking for an...
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