Equities Associate

We are currently headhunting for an Equities Associate with a top-tier asset management firm based in Abu Dhabi. The role will entail supporting the Portfolio Manager in performing fundamental and technical investment analysis for investable companies and sectors within the MENA region.

Responsibilities:
- Recommend long term investment themes/stock ideas across the MENA region
- Support the team in the development of new investment opportunities by conducting targeted search, thorough analysis and providing final recommendations
- Develop and maintain relationships with Company Managements and Industry Experts
- Assist the team in Sector/Region/Macro Research by building in-depth understanding of key sectors (Technology, Financials, Industrials etc.), Regions and Macro-Economic developments
- Prepare detailed reports, models, and presentations for senior management across various sectors/regions
- Actively monitor the existing investments and help the reporting specialist with performance reporting, risk and return metric calculations etc.

Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance or relevant fields
- MBA or CFA Level 1 is desirable
- Minimum 4 years of experience
- Strong knowledge & experience of MENA equities
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- Good communication skills