DBS Bank

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

Singapore · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerDBS Bank
LocationSingapore
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted21 Sep 2026

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

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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

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