East Capital Group is looking for a Senior Analyst for frontier markets

About East Capital
East Capital is an independent asset management group that comprises several strategies and specialisations to offer active management solutions in equities, bonds, and real estate assets. Our managers work within a clear ESG framework, while also drawing on the group’s scale and overall strengths.
Founded in Sweden in 1997 and with offices in Stockholm, Dubai, Hong Kong, Luxemburg, Moscow, Oslo and Tallinn, East Capital Group manages a total of EUR 4,3 billion for a broad range of international investors including leading institutions, companies, and private individuals.


East Capital also has a significant holding in the listed company Eastnine (OM:EAST), which owns, develops and manages sustainable, premium office space in the Baltic region with a net asset value of approximately EUR 245 million.
Our investment strategy is based on extensive company knowledge gained through proprietary fundamental analysis and frequent company meetings.


From day one, we have set out to be a long-term, active and responsible investor and have consistently worked on developing how we address sustainability and ESG to ensure that we are able to offer sustainable investment products to our clients. At the heart of everything we do is our impact on the countries and companies we invest in, and our aim to contribute to the advancement of sustainability in emerging and frontier markets. Read more at: www.eastcapital.com/esg

Job Description
We are looking for a research analyst to strengthen our frontier markets investment team. The primary responsibility of the analyst will be to cover specific equities in global markets across Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. The ideal candidate should have a background in emerging/frontier markets and knowledge of how different businesses operate, fundamental analysis, financial modelling, and equity valuation. The position will be based in Stockholm, Sweden.


Main responsibilities
· Research across markets and industries with focus on individual stocks


· Fundamental analysis of individual companies by following company financials, interacting with management teams and building own models


· ESG analysis of companies and preparation for engagement if need be


· Monitoring current investments and making investment recommendations on new companies to the investment committee


· Travelling across the region for 1-1 company meetings, conferences and other relevant events that would help support the investment process


· Providing summary notes on interactions with companies


· Supporting the team by contributing to and updating relevant internal and external presentations

Eligibility and profile
· One to two Masters or equivalent degree in relevant fields of study


· Minimum 5 years of fundamental equity research experience on the buy/sell side


· Experience in frontier and/or smaller emerging markets


· CFA designation is strongly preferred, but not a must


· Asian/Middle Eastern frontier market language skills strongly required


· Knowledge of ESG processes is a plus


· Outstanding analytical skills with a strong quant background


· Strong ability to “command” software such as Excel and Bloomberg as opposed to an ability to simply “use” them

As a person, you are analytical and have an ability to make high quality evaluations, both of data and text. East Capital is an entrepreneurial environment and you are expected to be committed and willing to contribute on own initiative as well maintaining set processes. You need to be confident with yourself and able to stand by your findings in conversation with senior colleagues and third parties.

Fluency in Swedish and English, and at least one other language skills relevant for our markets, both spoken and written, is a requirement.


We offer
At East Capital we strongly believe in inclusivity, fairness, and diversity. You will work in a true international environment, where you will have colleagues representing 23 different nationalities. We offer a very a global and dynamic work environment with engaged and skilled colleagues. You will have flexible working hours and will be sitting in modern offices, located in the city- and business center of Stockholm.


For this position we would like to welcome applicants from all EU/EES countries, including Switzerland. If you believe that your qualifications match our requirements, please send in your application. Interviews will be held ongoing, and we may fill the position earlier than application deadline. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than June 13, 2020.