About The Role

Role Overview

We are seeking a self driven individual to join the DBS Group Research team. The role is to support multi-sector equity research coverage across regional markets. The successful candidate will work closely with senior analysts to produce institutional-grade research on companies spanning multiple sectors (e.g., real estate, financials, industrials, consumer, or as assigned), with a regional (Asia-Pacific / Southeast Asia) mandate. 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

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
Regional market awareness (Singapore and broader Asia-Pacific) with genuine interest in multi-sector coverage
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