Bloomberg Intelligence Research Associate Analyst , Japan Financials - Tokyo
Bloomberg
Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) research delivers an independent perspective providing interactive data and research across industries and global markets, plus insights into company fundamentals. The BI team of 500 research professionals is here to help clients make more informed decisions in the rapidly moving investment landscape. BI’s coverage spans all major global markets, more than 135 industries and 2,000 companies, while considering multiple strategic, equity and credit perspectives. In addition, BI has dedicated teams focused on analyzing the impact of government policy, litigation and ESG.
BI research is a combination of written analysis accompanied by interactive charting and analytics created from company reported data as well as industry and government data. Analysts review, check and curate this data into comprehensive and logically arranged dashboards to support their own research and to provide Bloomberg Terminal users with a platform to view and analyze the data as well.
- Actively contribute to the team’s daily research activities (i.e. data aggregation, financial modeling, written research, idea generation)
- Monitor and interpret major company developments and identify macro themes and trends affecting industries
- Manage significant data analysis and modeling responsibilities; synthesize the results, draw conclusions and develop concise narratives that communicate the story behind the data
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal departments throughout Bloomberg as well as external company, industry and data professionals; participate in department-wide special projects
- Work with other data and core business groups to help develop and enhance content and functionality across the terminal
- Interact with clients via our online messaging systems or join our analysts on client meetings as appropriate
- Manage English to Japanese (or Japanese to English) translation for our research content; ability to use industry and technical terms in translation
- Review submitted research for adherence to global quality standards
- 1-3 years of financial market research or industry specific subject matter experience, with demonstrable research and analytical skills
- Graduated with a Bachelor's degree, preferably with a focus or concentration in Finance or related degree
- Proficient industry knowledge of the Financials sector
- A deep understanding of advanced concepts, practices and procedures of finance/accounting and valuation
- Solid experience performing quantitative financial analysis, with knowledge of companies, industries, financial statement analysis & modeling
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with experience managing large datasets and models
- High level of curiosity and attention to detail
- Strong organization skills and capable of handling multiple projects; an ability to meet deadlines, logically tackle problems and set priorities
- Fluency in both written and spoken business-level Japanese and English
- A commitment to enhancing and developing products
- CFA, Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, MBA, or related discipline is a plus
- Solid understanding of Financial Macro Development and knowledge of Python or related skills are valuable
- Previous work experience with the Bloomberg Terminal. Let us know what your favorite functions are!