Equity - Research Analyst

About the Company

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

About the Role

ROLE PURPOSE: Responsible for conducting in-depth sector and security analysis to identify undervalued investment opportunities and generate actionable recommendations for the equity team. The role includes providing regular stock outlooks, initiating new investment ideas, performing company visits and financial reviews to support portfolio decisions, leading ESG-related initiatives, and collaborating with regional teams for research and idea sharing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business sector outlook and each security's fundamentals to identify attractive and undervalued investment opportunities to recommend to the team.
• Provide stock outlooks and recommendations (e.g., OW/N/UW) on a monthly and quarterly basis to capture positive alpha versus sector return.
• Attend company visits and follow up on financial statements consistently to validate portfolio models and build conviction in stock selections.
• Initiate investment ideas and add new stocks to the investment universe.
• Support the team on ESG issues and engagement activities.
• Engage with the regional team for research and idea sharing.
• Perform related duties and other tasks assigned by team head and senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Economics or related fields.
• Good command of English.

Skills

• CISA, CFA is an advantage.
• Communication, analytical thinking, critical thinking and business acumen.

Additional Information

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity and benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers and allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.