Job description
An opportunity exists for a Research Associate to join the Equity Research team based in Korea. The role requires candidates to support the research analysts in financial analysis & modeling, database management, industry research, and client presentations, as mandated by the analysts.
Job opening position : Research Associate in Equity Research Division
Start date : ASAP
Contract term : full-time employee Positions open : 1
Key responsibilities
Primary responsibility of Research Associate (RA) will be to independently support our research analysts across Equity Research team in Korea Branch. RAs will spend considerable time with their research analysts on analysis of specific stocks, topical research themes, building and maintaining industry database / valuation models & financial forecast. RAs will work in a team dedicated to producing high quality equity research; get access to variety of equity research applications and data sources to support the research ideas.
Desired qualification & skill-set
The role is largely self-driven / self-managed with minimal supervision on a day to day basis. Genuine interest in financial markets, economics and corporate finance is a must-have. Candidates are to possess a high degree of commitment, motivation, professionalism, integrity. Exceptional quantitative, analytical, and communication skills are required; the role involves intensive use of concepts in field of statistics, economics, finance, accounting. Candidates should have proficiency / working
knowledge in Microsoft applications and an aptitude for technology.
Desired candidates are expected to have Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a recognized university. A qualification of professional designation (CFA/CPA) is preferred.
Candidates who are interested and meet the requirements delineated above should send their detailed Resumes & Cover Letters in English only by e-mail to Minji.kim@cgs-cimb.com.
About CIMB Group / CGS-CIMB Securities International Pte. Ltd.
CIMB Group is a leading ASEAN universal bank, one of the largest investment bank in Asia-Pacific,
and one of the largest Islamic banks in the world. The Group is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia and offers asset management, investment banking, consumer banking, and Islamic banking
across ASEAN & beyond. We have over 43,000 staff in 15 countries around the globe – serving and
connecting 13 million customers.
From all corners of ASEAN we draw on our people, knowledge and insights to bring the best of the
region toward propelling our stakeholders and our organization forward. We believe in embracing
diversity and have always welcomed differences in thought, opinion, culture and language, and draw
upon our regional capabilities to advance our customers forward.
CGS-CIMB Securities International Pte. Ltd. (“CGS-CIMB”) is one of the leading integrated
financial service providers in Asia. It is a 50-50 joint venture between China Galaxy International
Financial Holdings Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Galaxy Securities Co. Ltd., and
CIMB Group Bhd.
Through a network of local offices, branches and strategic partners, we have a global presence in over
20 countries, providing a truly Asian perspective. We are well-positioned as Asia’s leading financial
gateway with a core focus on well researched and in-depth analysis on financial products.
We are a customer-centric firm and focus on value creation for clients, offering a suite of investment
and financial solutions for retail and institutional clients. Our businesses include retail broking,
institutional equities, derivatives, prime services, equities research, wealth management and online
broking.
Backed by an award-winning research team, we have one of the most comprehensive research
coverage of over 700 stocks in the region. Our strong research capabilities form the backbone of our
product and service offerings, connecting clients to opportunities.
CGS-CIMB Securities (Hong Kong) Ltd, Korea branch became the first ASEAN financial
institution to obtain an equities brokerage license in South Korea since 2002, enabling us to serve both
our domestic and international clients. CGS-CIMB Korea is now in the position to offer its global
clients access to the South Korean equity market and to catalyse business and investment flows
between South Korea and Asia. CGS-CIMB Korea also provides corporate advisory services and
research coverage to both domestic and international clients. Consistently ranked among the top in
Asia (ex. Japan), our regional research team oversees economic, industry, market, and stock-specific
data to enhance the performance of clients’ global portfolio.