Research Analyst

ION Group is hiring for the role of Research Analyst!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Produce Credit Research Reports that provide financial and valuation analysis on performing, high yield, stressed and distressed private- and public-Asian ex-China corporates.
• Assist in periodic macro reports on bonds, private credit, syndicated loans and the macroeconomic factors that affect them.
• Interact with subscribers electronically and personally to discuss credit and macro analysis.
• Periodically provide analysis for internal Debtwire and ION projects.
• Along with creating credit research, the candidate will assist in various weekly, monthly, quarterly, special reports and ad-hoc projects.

Requirements:

• You should have two to three years’ experience either as a credit or equity research analyst in an investment bank and or investment management. Fresh graduates with relevant internships and work experience will be considered.
• Experience in covering APAC non-bank financial institutions and or industrials would be a plus.
• Ability to write reports with convincing evidence-based thesis and conclusions in a structured manner.
• Naturally curious and driven to figure out how to analyse complex situations and be tenacious in obtaining information.
• Excellent understanding of financial statements: income statement, balance sheet and cash flows and the drive to thoroughly read the information supporting the financial statements.
• A thorough understanding of debt and equity securities and the markets they trade in.
• Strong English presentation, speaking and writing skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 
• Ability to work in a team-based environment, with a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
• Ability to manage workflow under strict deadlines.
• Candidates should be prepared to take a writing test.