Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Analysts wanted - Amba Research - India

Amba Research is the leading provider of investment research support services to the global capital markets industry. We work with clients in all the world’s major financial centers.

Clients use Amba Research to leverage their own investment research process, enabling them to generate and screen more investment ideas in a high-quality, customized, cost effective and flexible manner.

We work with over half of the major global investment banks, investment management firms, alternative asset managers, commercial banks and other financial services firms. Our meticulously chosen and professionally trained analysts work offshore in support of our clients’ research teams.

We specialize exclusively in providing investment research support. This focus allows us to provide a broad and in-depth range of research services. We support clients in major areas of research, including equity, fixed income and credit, and quantitative research.

We are committed to quality, innovation and integrity. Our management team comprises experienced Wall Street research professionals with a deep understanding of what drives our clients’ needs.

Amba Research functions as a strategic partner to its clients, sharing their values and goals.



Current Vacancies
Due to increasing demand, Amba offices in Bangalore, Colombo and San José are looking to hire highly qualified, motivated and team-spirited financial industry professionals as Associate Vice Presidents (AVP) and Analysts for the following two areas.

Investment research
Quantitative research
Investment Research
Investment Research duties include:
Write investment research reports
Build and maintain sophisticated models to forecast financial results of international companies
Persuasively articulate investment ideas to clients
Undertake special projects requiring Internet and screen-based research
Your qualifications should include:
A demonstrated record of high academic and professional achievement.
The minimum requirement is a bachelors degree or an equivalent professional qualification in Business, Accounting, Finance or Economics.

Strong financial statement analysis skills
Fluency in written and spoken English, including report writing skills
Strong Excel modeling skills
At least three years experience at executive level (for AVP candidates only)
Preference will be given for individuals possessing:
Strong skills in stock valuation methods
Experience in analysing industry structures and bases of competition
MBA holders, candidates working towards the CFA charter, or holders of other finance-related post-graduate qualifications
Selected candidates will receive comprehensive financial analyst training from senior international Investment Professionals along with the opportunity to work with some of the finest analysts in the world.

Candidates should be willing to be posted abroad if necessary for 4-8 weeks for on-site training with our clients.

If you are interested in a career with Amba and if you fit our requirements please fill the web application form and attach your CV.

Quantitative Research
In addition, we have openings for Quantitative Analysts / AVPs who have specific skills/aptitude for computer programming, statistical analysis and mathematical modeling areas. For such people knowledge and qualifications in financial field is not mandatory but preferable.

Applications will be treated with the strictest confidence

http://www.ambaresearch.com/amba/home

2 comments:

Nathan Pillai said...

Could I plz have the email ids of HR team in Bangalore. I am a Senior Research Analyst with Irevna...would like to apply directly to the co.

Thanks
naythen82@gmail.com

Bijal Karania said...

Dear Dr Rao,

I have been working as a Research Analyst in India and have recently moved to Singapore. Currently i am looking for Research roles here and came across this article on your blog. Can you provide me with the contact details of HR team based in Singapore, so that i can apply for roles in Amba Research, Singapore.

Thanks & Regards,
Bijal Ganiga
bijal.ganiga@gmail.com
+6593912457