Customer Financial Analyst

International Equity Research Analyst An American Asset Manager is seeking a Research Analyst to join the International team located in Greater Philadelphia. The Research Analyst will be closely working with the International Portfolio Managers to source, analyze and monitor public equity investments across three international strategies. The Research Analyst will also be a critical team member in enhancing the quantitative models and analytical tools.RESPONSIBILITIES:\u2022 Identify and research new investment ideas.\u2022 Analyze industries and businesses through fundamental research; conduct detailed financial analysis, competitive advantage analysis and valuation assessment; build investment cases, draft investment memos, and make recommendations to the team.\u2022 Monitor and analyze existing investment holdings across multiple geographies and sectors.\u2022 Conduct leading edge research in statistical and fundamental quantitative methods, models and tools.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:The ideal candidate is passionate about investing, highly analytical, quantitatively inclined, intellectually curious, a fast learner and an independent thinker.Self-directed, highly collaborative, and able to handle a variety of responsibilities. Japanese language capability is strongly preferred,(All Read / Write / Speak)\u2022 Candidates may include: - College seniors with strong academic performance in economics/finance/mathematics/engineering who are pursuing careers in finance.- Recent graduates with an applicable undergraduate degree in economics/finance/mathematics/engineering, or Masters in Finance/MBA.\u2022 Japanese language capability is strongly preferred, but not an absolute prerequisite.\u2022 Exposure to public equity investing, ideally in non-US markets, through work/internship experience is a plus.\u2022 Strong statistical and modeling skills preferred but not required.\u2022 Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.Benefits Base + BonusGood benefits