Global Technology/Semiconductors Equitiy Analyst

HSBC•London, MA

About The Position

HSBC Global Investment Research (GIR) is a CIB client servicing and revenue generating global business unit, positioned as one of the key business lines of CIB. GIR is an independent research house with a strong focus on Emerging Markets (EMs). We have analysts covering 1,700+ companies, 60+ economies, 45+ sovereigns’ rates and 50+ currencies globally. In addition to partnering with the CIB clients, Global Research also collaborates with the rest of the Group businesses. You’ll produce differentiated investment research, build and maintain robust financial models, and contribute to high-impact client engagement. You’ll require a good understanding of trends within semiconductors and the key drivers influencing listed semiconductor companies. As an HSBC employee in the UK, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

Requirements

Very strong Equity Research experience and ideally with knowledge of the Technology / Semiconductor sector
Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis capability and used to financial data modelling and producing financial valuations
High level of research skill to be able to work with various sources of information to produce ratings reports (Buy/Sell/Hold recommendations) and client presentations
Advanced user of various data tools and market data information platforms such as Excel, Valuations, (DCF, EV/EBITDA, P/E, SOTP, scenarios/sensitivities), Bloomberg, FactSet and Visible
Very good stakeholder management skills, coupled with a professional confidence that engender the view of a ‘Trusted Partner’ across a varied internal and external audience
Really good time management, planning and organisational skills with the ability to managing multiple tasks often with conflicting priorities
Hold at minimum of a 2.1-degree classification in a Science, Tech, Engineering Maths (STEM) subject

Responsibilities

Support the initiations of coverage on global semiconductor stocks using detailed financial models, valuation frameworks and earnings forecasts
Identify investment opportunities and risks through fundamental analysis and scenario work and write investment research notes on company specifics, thematic pieces, sector outlooks and investment recommendations.
Track industry developments and generate ideas on how these may impact stocks within our coverage
Present investment views and support idea generation for institutional investors (asset managers, hedge funds, pension funds) and participate in client meetings, calls, roadshows and other sector events