Senior Analyst Lead Analyst Asset Backed Strategies Equity Financial Research

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment capital as of June 1, 2022, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the worlds capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.

We are looking for resourceful candidates to join our ABS (Asset Backed Strategies) team within our Financial Research group based in Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The role is part of our ABS team which collaborates closely with front office groups to deliver high-quality, in depth research and analysis on companies across sectors such as Banking, FIG, and Specialty Finance. The team supports new business development and strategic research efforts, enhancing the decision making processes of the firm.

WHAT YOULL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

In this role, you will collaborate with the front office team to iterate on financial models and investments, track news flows and sell-side research views, cover results, support detailed modeling of company financials, and prepare investment write-ups/presentations for European banks. You will also conduct in-depth benchmarking of valuation and operational metrics (versus peer groups), sensitivity, and scenario analyses. Furthermore, you will be expected to attend management, sell-side, intermediary, and sector expert calls, in addition to others.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Basic qualifications:

• A master’s degree in Finance or a CFA with 3 to 5 years of equity research experience in covering the Banking and FIG space, with a focus on Europe and/or US regions
• Excellent financial modeling and accounting skills
• Working knowledge of the Banking industry, geography specific regulations, and Basel Norms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A solid understanding of equity markets, fundamental and valuations, along with the ability to generate investment ideas
• Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, self- motivation, and the ability to effectively interact with trading desk/stakeholders
  
  

Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Adv/Link/SnrLdAnEqMay25

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The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

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