Buy-Side Equity Research

Leap29

Saudi Arabia

Ref: HP846-783

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is an international investment conglomerate based out of Riyadh, that is keen to expand its investment team. They are specifically looking for an Arabic Speaking Equity research professional who has experience stock picking across the MENA region in a variety of relevant sectors. They are targetting Saudi Nationals, but will also consider other Arab nationalities. This role will entail working alongside a junior analyst, and reporting directly to Portfolio Managers and the Group CIO.

This position will provide the foundation to pursue a variety of career in equity research, portfolio management and private equity.

Main Responsibilities:
- Fundamental company research: Responsible for providing top-quality bottom-up company modeling, analysis, forecasts and valuation within a given industry
- Meeting company management, sector and country analysts
- Identify key metrics deemed most relevant to your sector/industry under coverage. In the process formulating your stock selection framework
- Actively communicate verbally or in writing with the research analysts and portfolio managers on your best ideas and important events
- Pro-actively build up strong relationships with analysts in the region as well as senior company management of companies under coverage
- Generate value-added investment ideas and recommendations on equities and provide input to portfolio strategy
- Publish research reports on companies /sectors undercoverage

Requirements

- 3-6 years experience conducting fundamental research in MENA markets
- Bachelor`s degree in finance, economics, or related field. MBA is a plus
- Strong knowledge in Saudi market is preferred
- Strong valuation and stock-picking skills
- Demonstrate complete command of the area of coverage
- Take on additional responsibilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg or Factset
- Pursuing CFA program is a plus

Competencies:
- Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Team player

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior Equity Research Analyst to further their career working alongside seasoned international investment professionals. Within their investment department our client covers both Private Equity and Public Equity investments, and their will be opportunity to gain exposure to both.

About the Company

Leap29 is a Global Recruitment Business established in 2000. In line with our success and vision we have grown organically to our current size, where we source professional applicants for clients around the globe in Oil & Gas, Construction & Engineering, Power, Mining, Legal & Finance and Pharmaceuticals. With new offices recently established in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Switzerland, USA and Malaysia we are now even better placed to service our clients & candidates around the world. Organisations in 89 countries have used Leap29's quality controlled and audited service to source candidates which they were unable to access through their own network. As an organisation, we strive to deliver a highly professional and effective search solution to all our customers. We achieve our greatest success through our highly evolved referral network of senior professionals and our ability to source expatriate, repatriate or local candidates. Tailored Business solutions are offered to our partners depending on their specific need. These are predominantly retained, contingency & interim services. Leap29 continues to successfully deliver to large multinationals and small SME niche businesses alike.

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