Senior Associate, TMT Equity Research (Global Financial Markets)

About the role

DBS is looking for a self-driven Senior Associate to join its Research team, working closely with senior analysts to produce institutional-grade research on telecom, IT and platform companies in Asia, including those listed in the US market. The role combines financial modelling, sector analysis and AI-augmented research workflows, based in DBS Asia Central.

Key responsibilities

• Support senior analysts in producing company and sector research notes, initiation reports and thematic pieces
• Build and maintain financial models (DCF, comps, SOTP) and earnings forecasts
• Track quarterly results, announcements and sector news, flagging material developments
• Carry out due diligence, including channel checks, site visits and management engagement
• Help prepare investor materials such as research decks, factsheets, sector dashboards and valuation tables
• Monitor regional peers and cross-market read-throughs, and contribute to thematic research and portfolio strategy pieces
• Maintain data accuracy across internal databases, screens and consensus trackers, and support ad hoc requests from sales, trading and institutional clients

Required profile

• 3-5 years of experience in equity research, investment banking, asset management or a related analytical role
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business or a related field
• CFA (in progress or completed) or equivalent professional qualification preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to manage multiple coverage names and deadlines in a fast-paced, regulated environment

Required skills

• Financial modelling and valuation (DCF, trading/transaction comps, SOTP)
• Advanced Excel and familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, Capital IQ or similar platforms
• Practical experience using AI tools (e.g. Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) to speed up research workflows

What we offer

• Exposure to a broad regional market rather than narrow single-country coverage
• Direct mentorship from senior analysts and structured career progression toward sector ownership
• A research culture that encourages adoption of AI tools and a collaborative, client-facing environment