Associate Equity Research

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**About HSBC Global Research (GR)**

HSBC GR is an independent research house with a strong focus on Emerging Markets (EMs). We have 350 analysts covering 1,900+ companies, 60+ economies, 45+ sovereigns’ rates and 50+ currencies globally. Our analysts, based out of 22 countries, are spread across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa.

With a particular focus on EMs, UK, as well as environmental, social and governance **(ESG)** issues, we provide regular comment and analysis on topics including economics, currencies, fixed income and equities. Our goal is to generate unrivalled investment opportunities for our clients by sharing our insights and creating thought-provoking ideas.

**Role Overview (Disruptive Tech
- Life Science (Healthcare/Biotechnology/MedTech))**

As a member of the Global Research team this role is part of our growth plan to extend our thought leadership across 9 key themes and provide US coverage to help all parts of the bank. The incumbent will be responsible for analysing and interpreting economic developments and key trends in equity markets, and providing timely views for internal/external clients.

**Purpose of the job**

**We are currently seeking an ambitious individual to join this team working together with colleagues to define, manage and achieve divisional business targets. In this role, you will**:

- Analyse clinical trial, scientific and financial information from the Life Sciences industry
- Write reports/commentary on Healthcare companies
- Track broader industry developments
- Communicate with the equities sales and traders, client, investor relations and company managements
- Interpret data/perform analysis on the market, economic and political events
- Develop and maintain financial models
- Overlay analytical skills at the stock level with a full understanding of the dynamics at play within the company/sector/region
- Maintain a consistent flow of high quality actionable/commercial research product
- Interact with company managements and investors
- Adhere to the Equity Analyst Scorecard Metrics
- Actively ramp up and eventually engage with clients through meetings/calls and to advise clients whether to buy/sell or hold the underlying equity
- Work closely with Senior/Junior Analyst, Research Marketing, equity sales, sales trading, trading (market makers), to ensure dissemination of information and coordinated flow of information to clients.
- Proactively improve service to clients with regular calls, meetings and service requests.
- Proactively contribute to vote collection to get your team and the HSBC research department ranked in targeted external surveys
- Provide investor access for our clients
- Work on global products, when required
- Respond quickly, efficiently and accurately to ad-hoc requests
- Recruit, train and retain your teams including your associates in off-shore locations

Requirements

**Skills/Experience Required**
- Team player
- CFA, MBA or Accounting qualification(s) can help
- Academic background in a Life Sciences (e.g. Biotech/BioStatistics)/Medical /Patent Law (relevant field is a plus, but not necessary)
- Background in drug licensing teams in pharma industry, CROs (Clinical Research Organisations), consulting, research etc. would be attractive
- Knowledge of the current state of science in Biotech space is desirable
- Experience utilizing Excel to Build / Maintain Financial models is a plus, but not required
- Strong communication skills (including written)

**Qualifications**
- Post Graduate Finance / MBA or equivalent from a reputed university

**Experience**
- Minimum 5-8 years in a related field within Financial Services
- Understanding of financial markets and various asset classes is a must
- Active stakeholder management experience is a must

**Global Risk and Compliance**

**Global risk objective**
- Maintain sufficient and effective processes and controls identifying and mitigating risks and ensure timely escalation and resolution of all control issues and reputation risks

**Compliance**
- **DIM/FIM**: Adherence to Global Research’s policies and procedures as laid out in the Desk Instruction Manual (DIM), Functional Instruction Manual (FIM) and any other relevant group policies and procedures
- **Conduct Risk**: Adherence to : (1) the Conduct Risk agenda, ensuring full compliance with the High Performance Culture and Values programme; (2) Group directives regarding Global Standards; (3) the Three Lines of Defence
- **Mandatory Training**: Ensure 100% completion of your mandatory training on time

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