• 2.3.3 Investment management– financial analyst / investment research


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    Description of role

    Responsible for conducting analysis on global and regional companies, and key factors which would affect the market, and providing clients with industry-specific and in-depth research and analysis on diversified industries.     

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    Core skills

    • Possess knowledge of features and characteristics of asset management products and investment concepts suitable for asset management clients
    • Knowledge of the different types and uses of research and reports (e.g. fundamental, technical, fund analysis, broker and distributor and sector-specific reports
    • Ability to identify sources of market data and guidelines and evaluate the accuracy, currency, relevance and reliability of market data
    • Ability to analyse market data correctly to draw meaningful information
    • Ability to analyse key information gathered from credible sources and develop financial models and up to date investment reports
    • Ability to assess key factors that influence markets and sectors such as responses to changes and uncertainty, volume, liquidity, and nature of  trading activity in domestic and overseas markets etc.
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    Qualification and/ or certification

    • QFSQF Level 3
    • QFMA CISI (mandatory)
      • International Introduction to Securities and Investment
      • QFMA Rules and Regulation
      • International Introduction Award
      • International Certification in Investment Management
    • Relevant certification
    • Relevant experience

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    Industry knowledge

    • Knowledge of capital markets
    • Knowledge of local market trends

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    Regulatory compliance of role

    • Knowledge of QFMA and other relevant laws and regulations governing asset management activities of regulated financial institutions