Assistant Vice President, Equity Analyst | Japanese Asset Management Company

A Japanese asset management company located in New York City, New York, is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Equity Analyst.

<Job Summary>
In collaboration with the Senior Analyst, this individual will be responsible for the Information Technology (“IT”) sector and support
fundamental equity research and investment recommendations for U.S. equities.
The role will contribute across multiple areas of the investment research process, including company and industry research, financial modeling and valuation, earnings analysis, monitoring industry developments,
and preparation of investment materials for portfolio managers in New York and Tokyo.
The position is intended for an experienced research professional who can make meaningful independent contributions to the investment process and, based on experience and demonstrated capabilities, may assume primary research responsibility for selected companies and/or areas within the IT sector.

<Job Duties>
• Conduct fundamental, bottom-up research on companies within the IT sector, working closely with the
Senior Analyst and contributing independent research views and insights.
• Build, maintain and update detailed company financial models, including income statement, balance sheet
and cash flow forecasts, earnings estimates, valuation analyses and scenario/sensitivity analyses.
• Analyze quarterly earnings results, company guidance, investor presentations, SEC filings and other
relevant disclosures; identify key variances versus expectations and assess potential implications for earnings
estimates, valuation and investment thesis.
• Conduct company- and industry-level research using company disclosures, industry data, third-party
research, Bloomberg and other relevant information sources; organize and analyze large data sets where
appropriate to develop differentiated investment insights.
• Develop and contribute to investment theses, target prices and stock recommendations, and identify
potential new investment opportunities in collaboration with the Senior Analyst.
• Contribute IT sector comments and investment implications to daily morning notes and other internal
communications to help New York and Tokyo based portfolio managers and the Equity Team stay current
with important company, industry and market developments.
• Contribute to the internal ESG evaluation framework and other research processes as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Senior Analyst, portfolio managers and other research analysts, with the potential to
assume primary research responsibility for selected companies or areas within the IT sector based on
experience and demonstrated capabilities.
• Miscellaneous other duties as assigned.

<Qualifications>
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field. CFA designation or progress toward
the CFA designation is preferred but not required. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and multi-
cultural environment, with colleagues and portfolio managers in both New York and Tokyo.
• At least 3–5 years or more of relevant professional experience in equity research, investment management
or a related analytical role, with a strong understanding of U.S. public equities and fundamental investing.
Experience researching the IT sector or technology companies is strongly preferred.
• Strong financial accounting, financial modeling and valuation skills, including the ability to independently
analyze financial statements, develop detailed earnings and cash flow forecasts, and assess valuation across
different scenarios.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, intellectual curiosity and sound investment judgment, with the
ability to synthesize large amounts of financial, industry and qualitative information into clear conclusions
and actionable investment insights.
• Strong command of MS Office software, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Bloomberg,
FactSet or similar financial research platforms is preferred. Familiarity with data analytics tools such as
Python, SQL or other analytical tools is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate research findings and
investment views clearly and concisely to portfolio managers and other investment professionals. Attention
to detail and commitment to accuracy, particularly with financial models, earnings estimates and investment
materials.
• Proactive, resourceful and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work
with a high degree of independence and meet deadlines in a fast-paced market environment. Strong team
orientation and ability to work effectively with the Senior Analyst and broader Equity Team.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

【Keywords】
①Public equities and fundamental investing
②Investment management
③Financial evaluation