Apac Consumer Research Associate

Bloomberg Intelligence provides comprehensive views on industries and their key constituents and, combined with the power of the Bloomberg Professional® service, gives you unsurpassed depth and breadth at the sector, industry and company levels. Bloomberg Intelligence offers valuable written analysis, industry data, and interactive charting and functions on 135 industries and 2,000 companies from a team of independent experts, giving investment and corporate professionals deep insights into where crucial industries stand today and where they may be heading next. Research that generates creative investment ideas and simplifies strategic and financing recommendations - by investment professionals, for investment professionals. That's intelligence our clients can count on.

We are looking for a highly motivated Research Associate to join our team focusing on the Consumer sector. You would be part of this growing team and responsible for supporting research analysts in the Consumer sector generating insights, constructing data analysis, and conducting investment research with a focus on Consumer Goods. This includes performing high level equity analysis across companies and industries as well as specific Consumer sector and market analysis. This analysis will be based on external and internal Bloomberg data sets, such as financial data and detailed industry data, as well as company filings, excel models and news releases and presentations. You will be entrusted to deliver high quality and timely content while also growing our data offering.

**We'll trust you to**:

- Contribute to the team's daily research activities (i.e. data, written research, idea generation) to analyze consumer companies in terms of evolving consumer demand, supply chain management, regulatory changes and profitability
- Monitor, interpret and react to major company developments, and identify macro themes and trends related to APAC consumer sector, industry standards and potential innovation on products and services
- Handle earnings cycle, including previews and reviews
- Build and maintain relationships with investors, industry and market professionals, investor relations personnel, and senior management at target companies
- Participate and initiate marketing events like seminars, webinars, roundtables and conferences to commercialize research ideas
- Work with Global Data teams to ensure data completeness and quality control for existing and new data sets of target companies

**You'll need to have**:

- At least 2 years of equity research experience
- Experience in a sell-side or buy-side research analysis role
- Experience interpreting financial statements and building financial models
- Bachelor's degree, preferably with a concentration in Finance
- A proactive, entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset being able to work well in teams across borders
- Fluency in both spoken and written English
- Strong organization skills, and capable of prioritizing multiple projects
- Attention to detail, research and analytical skills with excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organisation

**We'd love to see**:

- CFA, Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, MBA, or related field
- Solid understanding of Financial Macro Development and knowledge of Python, SQL or VBA
- Previous work experience with the Bloomberg Terminal. Let us know what your favorite functions are

Life at Bloomberg is many things, but it's never dull. We're a truly global business with a truly diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive and collaborative, and provide a work environment that inspires our employees to be their best. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and programs to support you and your family through different life stages, from parental leave to generous retirement savings plans.

**If this sounds like you**:
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