Investment Analyst ENG

A well-established institutional investment management firm based in Geneva is looking for a full time Investment Analyst fluent in English and Japanese.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with a close-knit, focused and high-profile team. The team works on a collegial approach. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to see a clear output and take responsibility from the start, who is curious, dynamic and has the ability to work under pressure. He will have a direct interaction and unique exposure with Portfolio Managers and Top Management in a human-sized and international working environment.

Description

• Integration to the Investment Team;
• Evaluation of new investments within the Japanese portfolio companies: perform in-depth due diligence on potential new investments to be added to the Firm's Long-only and Long/Short portfolios:
  • Conduct thorough market and competitive analysis, including leveraging external experts to deep-dive on industry growth drivers and players' positioning;
  • Research, discussion and meetings with top managements of the companies;
  • Develop detailed fundamental, bottom-up financial models following the internal valuation framework;
  • Develop and substantiate investment thesis, present findings and recommendations to the Investment Committee, conduct ad hoc follow-ups.

• Monitoring existing positions within the Japanese portfolio companies: provide ongoing coverage for a number of Long and Short positions:
  • Follow companies' quarterly results (including competitors'), update financial models and re-assess position risk / reward profile;
  • Conduct additional analysis to re-evaluate original investment thesis on an ad-hoc basis.

• ESG Process:
  • Create and complete database of ESG metrics about portfolio companies;
  • Conduct deep-dives on specific ESG topics to present to senior team members.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned;
• Discretion and confidentiality are required;
• Full time position only.

Profile

• Graduated from a Master's degree from a top-ranked institution, with GPA >3.75 (or equivalent);
• A first professional experience as Research Analyst, Investment Analyst or Financial Analyst in market finance within an asset management, an investment bank or a consulting firm;
• Experience in investment idea generation, supported by qualitative / quantitative research and data analysis, as well as knowledge of financial modelling and valuation topics;
• Expertise in companies' ESG data and performance analysis; interest in ESG topics (e.g. energy transition, renewable energies) a strong plus;
• Good commands on IT skills, data analysis and modelisation;
• Fluency in English and Japanese, given the focus on the Japanese market;
• Superior analytical mindset, with proven ability to think independently;
• Structured approach to problem solving, with the ability to frame complex and ambiguous problems and focus on their most critical components; the position requires the ability to distill from a variety of input the ones that are key to the investment thesis;
• Strong communication skills for presenting insights effectively;
• Swiss residence or ability to relocate in Geneva ;
• Ability to travel in Japan and USA (US passport ideally).

Job Offer

Our client offers a 100% permanent contract within a well-established and human-sized working environment. The collaborator could develop his hard skills and his soft skills in this investment company with an important exposure on this role. Remote access could be also possible some days per week after the trial period.