Investment Analyst GSC’s Full Time

Job Description

Business: GLOBAL PORTFOLIO ANALYTICS

Open positions:1

Role Title: Investment Analyst

Global Career Band:5

Location (Country / City ): Bangalore

Recruiter Name : Kalim Uddin

Why join us? (Overview of Dept./Function)

The London based GEM Equity team manages a range of multi-regional and country funds in the Emerging Markets. The investment approach and process is distinct from competitors: concentrated, style-neutral, thematically focused with sustainability at its core. The fund invests primarily in companies aligned with three investment mega trends: climate change, investing with positive impact and digital transformation. Research will be focused on these themes and investment ideas emerge from the top-down research. All research is guided by the team and highly relevant.

Following the process refresh and with a stellar performance record, the GEM Equity team is now in growth mode and seeks to double assets under management.

The Opportunity: (Brief Overview of the Role)

The role is for an investment analyst based in HSBC’s Bangalore office reporting to the GEM Equity team in London. The analyst will be part of a 4-person strong team of research analysts based in Bangalore. The analyst will be required to produce high quality macro and company level research including financial modelling and sustainability analysis. Research topics and companies are set jointly by the team depending on requirements at the portfolio level.

What you’ll do: (List out Key Responsibilities)

The successful candidate will perform investment research aligned with the investment approach and investment process of the London-based GEM Equity team. Research includes macro research aligned with the three investment mega trends climate change, digital transformation and investing with positive impact. Such macro research will draw on findings from industry experts, policy makers, academia and other primary sources. The purpose is to identify potential investment opportunities as well as highlight areas for engagement. The stock level research includes i) financial modelling and forecasting based on findings from corporate access and using sell-side analysis and ii) a sustainability analysis and assessment focused on materiality and change

Requirements

What you will need to succeed in the role: (Minimum Qualification and Skills Required)

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of analyzing companies operating in different sectors across Emerging Markets through both a financial and sustainability lens. The ideal candidate will be a pragmatic, lateral thinker with a strong sense of intellectual curiosity and a quest for life-long learning. The candidate needs to be a self-starter, motivated to work remotely in a different time zone, willing to engage with the London based team on a daily basis. The successful candidate will be articulate and able to communicate clearly investment ideas and research findings to internal and external stakeholders. The candidate needs to be flexible to dip into new, evolving investment areas such as responsible investing and continuously develop his/her skillset.

Required qualifications: university degree, willingness to study for the CFA certificate in ESG investment

What additional skills will be good to have? (List out good to have skills and certifications)

In addition to technical skills, the ideal candidate would possess strong interpersonal skills and be keen to shape the culture of our organization. This includes mentoring junior team members and accelerating their career path as well as participating in HSBC AM’s DE&I activates. The candidate should also be open minded to travel to the UK and bond with the London based team.

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