Bloomberg Intelligence Research Associate Analyst, Japan Financials Hong Kong

Job description

Bloomberg Intelligence Research Associate Analyst, Japan Financials - Hong Kong

Location

Hong Kong

Business Area

Research

Ref #

10046912

**Description & Requirements**

Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) research delivers an independent perspective providing interactive data and research across industries and global markets, plus insights into company fundamentals.

The BI team of 500 research professionals is here to help clients make more informed decisions in the rapidly moving investment landscape.

BI’s coverage spans all major global markets, more than 135 industries and 2,000 companies, while considering multiple strategic, equity and credit perspectives.

In addition, BI has dedicated teams focused on analyzing the impact of government policy, litigation and ESG.

BI research is a combination of written analysis accompanied by interactive charting and analytics created from company reported data as well as industry and government data.

Analysts review, check and curate this data into comprehensive and logically arranged dashboards to support their own research and to provide Bloomberg Terminal users with a platform to view and analyze the data as well.

**What's in it for you:**

You would be part of this expanding team and responsible for supporting the Financials team in Asia.

The Associate Analyst on the team will focus significantly on supporting the franchise with financial modeling, generating insights, writing, and conducting investment research.

The analysis will be based on company financial data, industry leading data, Bloomberg's 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 aggregation, financial modeling, written research, idea generation)
+ Monitor and interpret major company developments and identify macro themes and trends affecting industries
+ Manage significant data analysis and modeling responsibilities; synthesize the results, draw conclusions and develop concise narratives that communicate the story behind the data
+ Develop and maintain relationships with internal departments throughout Bloomberg as well as external company, industry and data professionals; participate in department-wide special projects
+ 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 or join our analysts on client meetings as appropriate
+ Manage English to Japanese (or Japanese to English) translation for our research content; ability to use industry and technical terms in translation
+ Review submitted research for adherence to global quality standards

**You'll need to have:**

+ 1-3 years of financial market research or industry specific subject matter experience, with demonstrable research and analytical skills
+ Graduated with a Bachelor's degree, preferably with a focus or concentration in Finance or related degree
+ Proficient industry knowledge of the Financials sector
+ A deep understanding of advanced concepts, practices and procedures of finance/accounting and valuation
+ Solid experience performing quantitative financial analysis, with knowledge of companies, industries, financial statement analysis & modeling
+ Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with experience managing large datasets and models
+ High level of curiosity and attention to detail
+ Strong organization skills and capable of handling multiple projects; an ability to meet deadlines, logically tackle problems and set priorities
+ Fluency in both written and spoken business-level Japanese and English
+ A commitment to enhancing and developing products

**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 or related skills are valuable
+ Previous work experience with the Bloomberg Terminal.

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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.

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**Learn more about our office and benefits:**

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We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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