Research Associate - Korea
Macquarie Group is a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and funds management services. Founded in 1969, Macquarie operates in more than 70 office locations in 26 countries.
Macquarie Securities Korea Limited (MSK) is locally-registered company which has approximately 170 employees providing a range of services including project finance, M&A, fund sales, equity sales and research, capital markets and fundraising and derivatives sales and trading.
MSK is a full service brokerage offering a complete range of products across cash equities, delta 1 and structured products. MSK research analysts are offering institutional investors investment advice on more listed companies in Korea than any other international broker.
Macquarie Securities Group (MSG) is one of key business unit in MSK and the institutional securities arm of Macquarie Group. MSG is fully committed to Asia in both research and distribution. MSG has more than 900 employees in Asia, including more than 300 equity research and sales staff covering more than 1,000 stocks in Asia. MSG has membership of 22 securities exchanges and distribution capabilities into all major financial centres globally.
POSITION OPEN: Full-time Research Associate (RA)
SECTOR: Constructions and Utilities
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
RA is eligible for sequential promotions to Junior Analyst, Analyst, Senior or Sector Analyst and more. A successful candidate will be able to enjoy fast-learning, industry insights, dynamic and active work environment, mentoring by senior analyst, self-fulfilment in polishing career skills, and the opportunity to advance in the highly competitive financial industry.
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS:
RAs are responsible for assisting the sector analysts in gathering market and company-specific data and information, putting them into database, carrying out some preliminary analyses, updating certain aspects of financial models, updating industry statistics, checking industry news and drafting research reports, among others.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Solid analytical and quantitative skills;
2) Strong logical thinking capabilities with creativeness and resourcefulness;
3) Bilingual in both Korean and English (not necessarily a native);
4) Effective oral and written communication skills;
5) Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in accounting, finance or economics
6) 1-2 year relevant experience required;
7) Proven work ethic including punctuality and commitment to the job;
8) Working knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.);
9) Good understanding of accounting and equity (stock) markets;
10) Application from liberation patriots, veterans and their families are encouraged.
Contact and Closing Date:
select candidates will be contacted individually for interviews, and we appreciate your interests and look forward to your application to our highly coveted equity research team as research assistants.
Please send your resume to grpkoreahr@macquarie.com by Wednesday, 29 July 2009.