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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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| Asia-Pacific Financials Analyst | Morningstar Australasia Pty Ltd Market rate + benefits | Australia-Sydney | 16 May 12 |
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| Regional Director – Resources Advisory | AME Group Not disclosed | Australia-Sydney | 15 May 12 |
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New senior and partnership type role which is to lift our considerable reputation within the mining sectors of...
| Senior Agricultural Commodities Analyst | Agricultural Appointments Attractive Salary Package | Australia-Sydney | 14 May 12 |
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| Australia - Director/MD Level Global Investment Research on Mining, Coal and Iron Ore | Bo Le Associates Hong Kong Highly Competitive | Australia-Sydney | 11 May 12 |
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Our client is leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wid...
| Asia Pacific Consumer Equity Analyst | Morningstar Australasia Pty Ltd Based on Experience | Australia-Sydney | 09 May 12 |
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Our equities research group requires an experienced equity analyst to cover Asia-Pacific consumer stocks, such...
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This position sits within the financial institutions coverage area of an iconic global consulting group, a div...
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Looking for Predictive Modellers to join a market leading media company in Sydney .
| Strategic Development Adviser | Brussels Worldwide Services BVBA Compensation is competitive and reflects... | Belgium-Brussels Region | 14 May 12 |
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To reinforce our global team, BWS Brussels is seeking a Strategic Development Adviser, to work primarily out o...
| Fund Accountant | Robert Half Financial Services Group Compétitive | Belgium-Brussels Region | 09 May 12 |
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Robert Half Financial Services recherche un Fund Accountant
| Pricing Analyst -OTC | Not Disclosed . | Belgium-Brussels Region | 09 May 12 |
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Robert Half Financial Services is specialized in the recruitment and selection of highly qualified finance pro...
| Fund Analyst GELF | Goodman Management Services nv we offer you a highly challenging role w... | Belgium-Brussels Region | 09 May 12 |
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The role will involve all financial analysis aspects of running the Fund. You will be closely involved in capi...
| Business Analyst - SAP Modules | BNP Paribas Fortis Package salarial attrayant | Belgium-Brussels Region | 14 May 12 |
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Rejoignez-nous comme Business Analyst spécialisé(e) en Modules SAP.
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| Analyst Financial Permanent Control | BNP Paribas Fortis Competitive | Belgium-Brussels Region | 14 May 12 |
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| Analyst Financial Permanent Control | BNP Paribas Fortis Competitief | Belgium-Brussels Region | 14 May 12 |
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BNP Paribas Fortis recherche un/e Senior Business Analyst Operational Accounting Solution.
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BNP Paribas Fortis is looking to recruit a Senior Business Analyst Operational Accounting Solution.
| IT Security Auditor | BNP Paribas Fortis Compétitive | Belgium-Brussels Region | 14 May 12 |
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Nous recherchons IT Security Auditor au sein d'IG Hub Brussels.
| IT Security Auditor | BNP Paribas Fortis Competitive | Belgium-Brussels Region | 14 May 12 |
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We are looking for an IT Security Auditor to workin within IG Hub Brussels
| It Security Auditor | BNP Paribas Fortis Competitief | Belgium-Brussels Region | 14 May 12 |
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| Senior Financial Consultant | MD Physician Services Inc Competitive | Canada-ON-Toronto | 15 May 12 |
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