Senior Associate, Specialist, Industry and Equity Research (TMT), Global Financial Markets

Role Overview We are seeking a self driven individual to join the DBS Group Research team. The successful candidate will work closely with senior analysts to produce institutional-grade research on Telecom, IT, Platform companies in Asia extending to companies listed in the US market. This is a hands-on role combining financial modelling, sector analysis, and increasingly, AI-augmented research workflows. Key Responsibilities • Support senior analysts in producing company and sector research notes, initiation reports, and thematic pieces across assigned coverage • Build and maintain financial models (DCF, comps, SOTP) and earnings forecasts for covered companies • Track quarterly results, company announcements, and sector news flow; flag material developments • Conduct company and industry due diligence, including channel checks, site visits, and management engagement • Assist in preparing investor-facing materials: research decks, factsheets, sector dashboards, and comparative valuation tables • Monitor regional peers and cross-market read-throughs relevant to covered sectors • Contribute to house-view thematic research and portfolio strategy pieces • Maintain data accuracy across internal databases, screens, and consensus trackers • Support ad hoc requests from sales, trading, and institutional clients Requirements Experience & Education • 3–5 years of relevant experience in equity research, investment banking, asset management, or a related analytical role • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field • CFA (in progress or completed) or equivalent professional qualification preferred Technical Skills • Strong financial modelling and valuation skills (DCF, trading/transaction comps, SOTP) • Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting principles • Advanced Excel proficiency; comfort with large datasets • Familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, Capital IQ, or equivalent research platforms • Working knowledge of PowerPoint for producing polished, client-ready presentations AI & Analytical Tools • Practical experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) to accelerate research workflows — data extraction, summarization, first-draft note writing, or model QA • Comfort integrating AI-assisted research into a compliant, fact-checked institutional research process • Interest in applying AI tools to improve research productivity and idea generation is highly valued Other Requirements • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to distil complex analysis into clear, concise research • Ability to manage multiple coverage names and deadlines in a fast-paced environment • High attention to detail and comfort working within a regulated, compliance-driven research environment What We Offer • Exposure to a broad, regional markets rather than narrow single-country coverage • Direct mentorship from senior analysts and structured career progression toward sector ownership • A research culture that actively encourages adoption of AI tools to enhance analytical rigor • Collaborative, institutional-grade research environment with client-facing exposure Location: DBS Asia Central Job: Research Schedule: Regular Employee Status: Full time