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Financial researchers in banks provide information on both equities and debt products and indicate the advisability of investing in particular equities or bonds. Known also as analysts, they are typically focused on particularly industry sectors or particular types of bond investment.

Within equity analysis or equity research jobs, some of the main sectors covered include: oil and gas, metals and mining, retail, banks and financials, pharmaceuticals, technology, industrials, and real estate companies. Equity researchers focus on one of these sectors, gaining a detailed knowledge of the prospects and financial stability of companies operating within it. Based on this knowledge, they issue 'buy', 'hold' or 'sell' recommendations advising investors what to do with the stock.

The most prized equity researchers are those who are highly ranked by external organisations such as Starmine and Institutional Investor Magazine.

Traditionally, equity researchers have produced long written reports advising investors whether to invest in particular stocks. These reports are used by equity salespeople with investment banks and brokerage houses to start sales conversations and help provide investors with ideas of stocks to buy. As time has gone on though, researchers are increasingly expected to communicate their ideas themselves to investors and to have more of a marketing role, working closely with the salespeople.

While equity researchers and research associates play a crucial role in the selling of equity products, they can find themselves in a difficult position because they do not bring in any revenues directly. As a result, there have been accusations of bias, with some researchers in investment banks accused of writing deliberately favourable reports about potential clients in order to help the bank win business in areas such as M&A and capital markets. For this reason, some researchers now work for independent research houses. Equally challenging is the fact that a really good piece of research about a company requires access to and conversations with that company's senior management, but senior management may not be willing to talk to researchers who have written negative reports about their company in the past.

Within the fixed income sector, researchers analyse the likelihood that the issuer of a bond will not meet its commitment to repay. Ratings agencies such as Moody's, Standard & Poors and Fitch, issue ratings indicating the likelihood of the repayment occurring, with AAA rated bonds the safest to invest in and C rated bonds having little likelihood of repayment on any timescale. Fixed income researchers within investment banks make similar judgements and over a career in research will typically specialise in a particular type of bond - either investment grade (strong likelihood of repayment) or high yield or distressed bonds, where the likelihood of repayment is far less.

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Statistical Research Scientist - Hong Kong Not Disclosed Excellent salary plus quarterly bonus &... Hong Kong SAR 17 May 13

Do you know your Gaussian from your Poisson? An exponent from an exponential? Dabbled in log-normal or maxed ...

Investment Research Quant Analyst Dean and Ling Executive Competitive Australia-Melbourne 17 May 13

Vanguard is a leading global investment manager that continues to provide unique career opportunities for top ...

Senior Researcher/Writer - Asset Management Hays Negotiable Singapore 17 May 13

My client, an international research firm specializing in asset management markets, is looking for an experien...

Multimedia Editor Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Asia) Inc Competitive Hong Kong SAR 17 May 13

We are seeking a high caliber candidate to fill the vancancy of a Multimedia Editor in Hong Kong.

Korea Research Analyst (Singapore) MSCI Negotiable Singapore 16 May 13

ISS is currently seeking a full-time native Korean Research Analyst. This position will be based in Singapore,...

Head of Credit Research UBS Securities Market Competitive China-Beijing 16 May 13

Head of Credit Research for UBSS''s FICC team

Product Manager ICBC Competitive China-Shanghai 16 May 13

Be part of a dynamic team in ICBC!

Business Development Manager City Executive Consultants competitive and flexible for the right p... Singapore 16 May 13

My client; a fast growing global provider of macro-economic & country risk research are looking for a top sale...

Equity Analyst | Associate - VP | Multi-Billion $ Fund Manager | Hong Kong Selby Jennings $75000 - $100000 per annum, Benefits: +... Singapore 16 May 13

My Client is a Leading Multi-Billion Dollar Fund Management Company who are currently Expanding their Hong Kon...

Portfolio Manager | Director | Multi-Billion $ Global Macro Fund | Singapore Not Disclosed $250000 - $300000 per annum Singapore 16 May 13

My Client is Leading Fund Management Company Specialising in Global macro Strategies. They are seeking a Seni...

Principal Economist Profusion Group Highly competitive Singapore 16 May 13

* Established and reputable regulator in Asia Pacific is urgently looking for an experienced and qualified Pr...

Financial Editor & Translator BOC International Negotiable Hong Kong SAR 16 May 13

BOC International Holdings Limited, which specializes in investment banking, is a wholly owned subsidiary of B...

R&D - Options and Other Financial Derivatives Dalian Commodity Exchange competitive China-Dalian 16 May 13

Excellent opportunity to join Dalian Commodity Exchange.

Head of Research VietCapital Securities Competitive Vietnam 16 May 13

- The Head of Research will provide leadership and overall strategy for Viet Capital Securities Research Depar...

Senior Manager – Equity Research Bo Le Associates Hong Kong Competitive Hong Kong SAR 16 May 13

We are currently representing a prestigious conglomerate in hiring a highly result-oriented Senior Manager – E...

Research Manager - Real Estate Robert Half Competitive Singapore 16 May 13

This real estate fund management firm with more than USD 8 billion of assets under management is looking for a...

Economist Coface Competitive Hong Kong SAR 15 May 13

Coface is expanding its Hong Kong team with the following position - Economist

Sr Quantitative Credit Risk Analyst Credit Suisse (India) 15lacs-23lacs India-Mumbai 15 May 13

Strong expertise in Quantitative analysis/ modeling.

Project Manager – P&L Attribution Credit Suisse (India) Competitive India-Pune 15 May 13

An exciting opportunity to join the CFO Team which does exists to support the bank in its ambitious growth pla...

Business Analyst–CFO Change Management Credit Suisse (India) Competitive India-Pune 15 May 13

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Business Analyst – Finance Data Control Credit Suisse (India) Competetive India-Pune 15 May 13

An exciting opportunity to join the Finance Data Control (FDC) group which is responsible for providing SME in...

Business Analyst – OneGL Credit Suisse (India) Competitve India-Pune 15 May 13

An exciting opportunity to join the CFO Team which does exists to support the bank in its ambitious growth pla...

Pharmaceutical Analyst China Merchants Securities (HK) Co., Limited Attractive Hong Kong SAR 15 May 13

China Merchants Securities (HK) Co,. Ltd. is searching high caliber talents to help develop and take part in t...

Senior Credit Analyst - Banking - Singapore Selby Jennings $8000 - $13000 per month, Benefits: Bonu... Singapore 15 May 13

***This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Credit Analyst with high level Credit Research & Analysis ski...

Business Development Manager- Market research and Events GOW Australia $120k + Australia-Sydney 15 May 13

If you are looking for a fresh challenge with a company and people who are absolutely passionate about what th...

Research Singapore, ASEAN Oils & Utilities, Associate Morgan Stanley Competitive Singapore 14 May 13

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Research HK, Consumer, Research Associate Morgan Stanley Competitive Hong Kong SAR 14 May 13

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In-House Strategy Lead ConnectedGroup Limited Competitive Hong Kong SAR 14 May 13

This client is a leading financial services MNC with a very strong global brand name - they are currently recr...

Japanese Speaking Research Advisor TS Kelly Workforce Solutions Limited 28-33K Hong Kong SAR 14 May 13

A leading Japanese Financial Institution is now expanding their business in the Asia Pacific market and especi...

Financial Solution Department - Senior Associate Japanese Speaking Not Disclosed Competitive Hong Kong SAR 14 May 13

A leading Japanese corporate bank is now expanding their businesses in Asia Pacific and is looking for experie...

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