Lesha Bank is in search of the greatest talent and brightest minds to contribute to the current growth phase taking place at our bank. We are looking for top-tier individuals who are passionate and hungry to add value from day one. Every day at Lesha is a different day that presents a new challenge with the opportunity to contribute and grow. We are currently looking for a Equity Analyst.
Job Purpose:
We are seeking to recruit an experienced equity analyst to join our Doha-based Asset/Equity management team. The new team member will assist in the day-to-day management of the equity investments by conducting research, generating investment ideas, and monitoring positions.
Specific Accountability:
- Assist the portfolio manager by providing industry insight, bottom-up fundamental research, and actionable stock recommendations using expertise to positively impact the performance of equity investments.
- Conduct primary and secondary research.
- Perform complex financial modeling and valuation.
- Assist in developing investment strategies and build asset-allocation models to maximize performance and manage risk.
- Generate periodic reports on portfolio performance/ return attribution analysis/ benchmarking.
- Daily monitoring of portfolio holdings for corporate actions and relevant events; liaise with back office and risk management teams.
- Preparing material for presentation of investment opportunities and regular updates to management.
- Develop and sustain frequent contacts with management teams and industry sources utilizing company/industry publications, sell-side analysts, etc. to drive insights.
- Assist with daily trading execution and documentation.
- Support in analysis, recommendation, and monitoring of local and international equity markets
- Monitoring local and international news, economic updates, and other monetary and fiscal drivers
- Review and assess fund manager performance in line with strategy
- Analysis of financial statements
- Preparing financial models and presentations
Qualifications & Experience:
- A generalist with experience in Equity Research MENA exposure is a plus but not mandatory.
- Solid quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and strong Excel modeling skills.
- Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team and enjoy contributing in a cooperative and entrepreneurial environment.
- Strong communication skills – able to communicate clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing.
- Capable of developing independent opinion and defending own views.
- Experience using Bloomberg.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Post Graduate Degree in a relevant discipline. A CA/CFA is highly desirable.
- Arabic speaking is a plus, but not necessary.
