Global Investment Research, Equity Research, Machinery, Associate - Tokyo

Job Description

MORE ABOUT THIS JOB

YOUR IMPACT

Are you passionate about research and generating investment ideas? We’re looking for a professional to join our Japan Machinery sector team, to work with their team to develop valuable insights and investment ideas for our clients.

OUR IMPACT

From macroeconomic forecasts to individual stock analysis, our team develops tools and insights to help shape investment strategies for clients and the firm. Our analysts work on client-focused research in the equity, fixed-income, currency, and commodities markets, mining big data that enters markets around the world each day to identify game-changing insights. You’ll be part of a team that is intellectually curious, creative, analytical, and passionate about performing market research.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

We are looking for an Associate to join our Equity Research team in Tokyo. Principal responsibilities include:

• Providing support to single stock research analysts
• Building, maintaining and updating company forecast and valuation models
• Analyzing market share, macro trend, and cross company and sub sector data analysis
• Write research notes on companies under coverage
• Working on company / sector-specific projects
• Conducting statistical analysis of economic data, fundamentals, and relevant correlations of the data
• Update monthly reports and marketing presentations
• Working closely with Content Management Group to ensure timely publication of research reports
• Respond to ad hoc requests from clients, sales and traders

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Machinery sector experience is highly regarded - CFA qualification preferred
• Bachelors or Master degree in economics/finance/ accounting / engineering/science preferred
• Strong understanding of the Japan Machinery sector and macro economy
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Excellent modeling skills are required as well as a solid grounding in accounting/financial fundamentals
• Demonstrated ability to think laterally and exercise good judgment
• Self-starter attitude with high level of enthusiasm for equity research
• Natural curiosity, critical thinking, logical thinking

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2020. All rights reserved Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Vet.