Our client is a leading financial services and investment company based in Pakistan and is looking for a skilled 'Heads of Equity Research' to join their team immediately. The Head of Equity Research is expected to lead the equity research team. The candidate will be expected to undertake detailed and focused research on the assigned sectors with the goal of contributing to investment ideas and client requirements.

#SALARY: Negotiable

#ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage/delegate custom research requests and consultancy relationships that require specialized project management.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the research department, ensuring accuracy of work.
• Managing and developing the research team.
• Provide clear and consistent communication of project initiatives.
• Serve as subject matter expert in assigned asset class.
• Lead and execute research related projects.
• Participate and contribute in client meeting and conference calls as needed.
• Engage with clients to identify the opportunities available through the strategic use of our data research.

#EMPLOYEE PROFILE:

• Candidate should at least be pursuing the CFA designation.
• Must have 6-8 years of experience on the buy-side and/or sell-side.
• Strong research background across all disciplines: Fundamental and Quantitative.
• Excellent leadership and communications skills (both written and oral English).
• Sound quantitative and analytical ability. 
• Strong Microsoft office skills are a must.

#ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENTS:

• The candidate will be expected to follow the KSA calendar, including timings, public holidays, and work week (Sunday-Thursday). Religious holidays can be an exception, however prior approval and ensuring that deliverable timelines are not affected will be necessary. 
• Considering the nature of work in the investment industry the working hours may be around 10 hours or more daily. However, if the deliverables are managed there will be no requirement to work extra hours unnecessarily. While working on the weekends is not encouraged, it may be required when timelines are critical. 
• Additionally, we require research reports written by the shortlisted candidates after the initial screening.

#HOW TO APPLY:

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