Job Purpose:

We are seeking to recruit an experienced equity analyst to join our Doha-based Asset/Equity management team. The new team member will assist in the day-to-day management of the equity investments by conducting research, generating investment ideas, and monitoring positions.

Specific Accountability:

• Assist the portfolio manager by providing industry insight, bottom-up fundamental research, and actionable stock recommendations using expertise to positively impact the performance of equity investments.
• Conduct primary and secondary research.
• Perform complex financial modeling and valuation.
• Assist in developing investment strategies and build asset-allocation models to maximize performance and manage risk.
• Generate periodic reports on portfolio performance/ return attribution analysis/ benchmarking.
• Daily monitoring of portfolio holdings for corporate actions and relevant events; liaise with back office and risk management teams.
• Preparing material for presentation of investment opportunities and regular updates to management.
• Develop and sustain frequent contacts with management teams and industry sources utilizing company/industry publications, sell-side analysts, etc. to drive insights.
• Assist with daily trading execution and documentation.
• Support in analysis, recommendation, and monitoring of local and international equity markets
• Monitoring local and international news, economic updates, and other monetary and fiscal drivers
• Review and assess fund manager performance in line with strategy
• Analysis of financial statements
• Preparing financial models and presentations

Qualifications & Experience:

• A generalist with experience in Equity Research MENA exposure is a plus but not mandatory.
• Solid quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and strong Excel modeling skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team and enjoy contributing in a cooperative and entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong communication skills – able to communicate clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing.
• Capable of developing independent opinion and defending own views.
• Experience using Bloomberg.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Post Graduate Degree in a relevant discipline. A CA/CFA is highly desirable.
• Arabic speaking is a plus, but not necessary.