Japan Technology Equity Research Associate - Tokyo
Bloomberg Intelligence provides comprehensive views on industries and their key constituents and, combined with the power of the Bloomberg Professional® service, gives you unsurpassed depth and breadth at the sector, industry and company levels. Bloomberg Intelligence also offers valuable written analysis, industry data, and interactive charting and functions on 135 industries and 2,000 companies from a team of independent experts, giving investment and corporate professionals deep insights into where crucial industries stand today and where they may be heading next. Research that generates creative investment ideas and simplifies strategic and financing recommendations - by investment professionals, for investment professionals. That's intelligence our clients can count on.
You would be part of this expanding team and responsible for supporting research analysts in generating insights, constructing data analysis and conducting investment research with a focus on the Japan Technology and Global Semiconductor sector. The analysis will be based on Bloomberg and industry data sets, financial models as well as issuer calls and announcements.
We'll trust you to:
- Actively contribute to the team’s daily research activities (i.e. data, written research, idea generation)
- Participate in department-wide special projects
- Monitor and interpret major company developments and identify macro themes and trends affecting the Japan Technology and Global Semiconductor industries
- Manage significant data analysis and modeling responsibilities as part of your day-to-day activities
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal departments throughout Bloomberg as well as external company, industry and data professionals
- Work with other data and core business groups to help develop and enhance content and functionality across the terminal
- Interact with clients via our online messaging systems
- Review submitted research for adherence to global quality standards
You"ll need to have:
- 1-3 years of financial market research experience is essential to have success in this role
- Demonstrable research and analytical skills, with high attention to detail
- Advanced excel proficiency, with experience managing large datasets and models
- Experience in writing primary research as well as excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
- An understanding of advanced concepts, practices and procedures of finance/accounting & valuation
- Solid experience interpreting financial statements and performing quantitative financial analysis
- Strong organization skills and capable of handling multiple projects
- A commitment to enhancing and developing products
- An ability to meet deadlines, logically tackle problems and set priorities
- Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organisation
- Proficient knowledge of companies, industries, financial statement analysis & modeling
- Fluency in both written and spoken business-level Japanese and English and one of the language skills possessed should be at native level
We'd love to see:
- CFA, Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, MBA, or related discipline is a plus
- Solid understanding of Financial Macro Development and knowledge of Python, SQL or VBA is beneficial
- Previous work experience with the Bloomberg Terminal. Let us know what your favorite functions are!
Life at Bloomberg is many things, but it’s never dull. We’re a truly global business with a truly diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive and collaborative, and provide a work environment that inspires our employees to be their best. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and programs to support you and your family through different life stages, from parental leave to generous retirement savings plans.
If this sounds like you:
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional
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