Associate/ Senior Associate, Specialist, Industry and Equity Research, Global Financial Markets

Job description

Role Overview We are seeking a self driven individual to join the DBS Group Research team. The role is to support multi-sector equity research coverage across regional markets. The successful candidate will work closely with senior analysts to produce institutional-grade research on companies spanning multiple sectors (e.g., real estate, financials, industrials, consumer, or as assigned), with a regional (Asia-Pacific / Southeast Asia) mandate. 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 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 Regional market awareness (Singapore and broader Asia-Pacific) with genuine interest in multi-sector coverage 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 Location: DBS Asia Central Job: Research Schedule: Regular Employee Status: Full time