Equity Analyst

About the Company and Role

The Pictet Group, established in 1805 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is a prominent independent wealth and asset management firm with a global presence spanning 30 offices and over 4,600 employees. With a history of over 30 years in Singapore and more than 200 employees locally, Pictet continues to grow its footprint in Asia.

We are looking to hire a meticulous and insightful Buy-Side Equity Analyst to be part of our Asia Equity Research team. This position involves conducting comprehensive fundamental analysis on a range of companies within Asian markets, primarily concentrating on industrial, energy, and consumer sectors, with some additional expertise in technology companies being advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform extensive fundamental research on companies, industries, and macroeconomic indicators to identify securities undervalued by the market, initially focusing on industrial and consumer sectors.
• Develop and sustain sophisticated financial models to project earnings and financial returns.
• Prepare investment memos and provide decisive investment recommendations to internal stakeholders, including portfolio managers and advisors.
• Carry out due diligence by conducting management interviews, participating in sector conferences, and liaising with sell-side analysts to collect exclusive insights.
• Design and implement AI-powered research tools and processes to enhance idea generation, pattern recognition, and the scalability and flexibility of fundamental research.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Possess a minimum of six years' experience in equity research on either the buy side or sell side, preferably with exposure across multiple sectors and prior experience at a top-tier financial institution.
• Demonstrate excellent proficiency in both spoken and written English (native-level or equivalent) and fluency in Mandarin, given the frequent need to interact with Chinese companies and Mandarin-language content.
• Exhibit strong fundamental equity research and analytical skills, including robust quantitative abilities (excluding purely quantitative modeling), and a methodical, first-principles-based approach to analysis and communication.
• Showcase exceptional written communication skills suitable for detailed investment memoranda and research notes, along with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Be highly proficient in Bloomberg terminal and its Excel API, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and possess solid competence in VBA programming.
• Display competent and effective use of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar applications to boost research effectiveness, insight generation, and workflow efficiency.
• Have an independent, proactive, and accountable attitude with a strong sense of ownership, yet capable of functioning effectively within a team.
• Maintain a strong results-driven mindset focused on delivering high-quality, actionable research outputs within a demanding investment environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing all individuals and encouraging their integration within the company.

Additional Information

No agency applications will be entertained.