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Senior Associate, Specialist, Industry and Equity Research (TMT), Global Financial Markets
DBS Bank Ltd
Senior Associate, Specialist, Industry and Equity Research (TMT), Global Financial Markets
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Supports senior analysts in producing institutional equity research on Asian and US Telecom, IT, and platform companies. Responsibilities include financial modeling, valuation, earnings forecasts, company and sector analysis, monitoring market developments, preparing investor materials, maintaining research data, and responding to client requests. The role also applies AI tools to research workflows within a compliant, fact-checked environment.
Role Overview
We are seeking a self driven individual to join the DBS Group Research team. The successful candidate will work closely with senior analysts to produce institutional-grade research on Telecom, IT, Platform companies in Asia extending to companies listed in the US market. This is a hands-on role combining financial modelling, sector analysis, and increasingly, AI-augmented research workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Support senior analysts in producing company and sector research notes, initiation reports, and thematic pieces across assigned coverage
- Build and maintain financial models (DCF, comps, SOTP) and earnings forecasts for covered companies
- Track quarterly results, company announcements, and sector news flow; flag material developments
- Conduct company and industry due diligence, including channel checks, site visits, and management engagement
- Assist in preparing investor-facing materials: research decks, factsheets, sector dashboards, and comparative valuation tables
- Monitor regional peers and cross-market read-throughs relevant to covered sectors
- Contribute to house-view thematic research and portfolio strategy pieces
- Maintain data accuracy across internal databases, screens, and consensus trackers
- Support ad hoc requests from sales, trading, and institutional clients
Requirements
Experience & Education
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in equity research, investment banking, asset management, or a related analytical role
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- CFA (in progress or completed) or equivalent professional qualification preferred
Technical Skills
- Strong financial modelling and valuation skills (DCF, trading/transaction comps, SOTP)
- Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
- Advanced Excel proficiency; comfort with large datasets
- Familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, Capital IQ, or equivalent research platforms
- Working knowledge of PowerPoint for producing polished, client-ready presentations
AI & Analytical Tools
- Practical experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) to accelerate research workflows — data extraction, summarization, first-draft note writing, or model QA
- Comfort integrating AI-assisted research into a compliant, fact-checked institutional research process
- Interest in applying AI tools to improve research productivity and idea generation is highly valued
Other Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to distil complex analysis into clear, concise research
- Ability to manage multiple coverage names and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and comfort working within a regulated, compliance-driven research environment
What We Offer
- Exposure to a broad, regional markets rather than narrow single-country coverage
- Direct mentorship from senior analysts and structured career progression toward sector ownership
- A research culture that actively encourages adoption of AI tools to enhance analytical rigor
- Collaborative, institutional-grade research environment with client-facing exposure
Location:
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Full timeDBS Bank Ltd Singapore Office
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