Focus Finance International

Research Analyst (all branches & all divisions)

United States full-time Entry Salary not listed
full-time Entry level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Working with us
We provide you with a working environment where personal development and value creation go hand in hand. You will gain access to our learning materials to improve your financial skills which will come in handy during future interviews. You will research, forecast and analyze deal synergies, valuation models, global trends, macroeconomic conditions, individual stocks and corporate strategies to deliver the reports together with the team. You will interact and build relationships with like-minded students from across the globe. You will help Focus Finance drive international engagement and build the brand. And if you are committed, more challenging projects and positions are in for you.
Your key responsibilities

Research and write financial reports together with the report team, based on your preferences and placement

Participate in the learning schemes and seek to develop your finance knowledge

Help Focus Finance drive engagement and gain new readership

We carefully recruit all our members to ensure consistency across our branches. We are looking at a number of skills and interests throughout the recruitment process:

Undergraduate student specializing in finance, management, economics, engineering, computer science or similar (we welcome applications from all universities across the globe)

High industry and commercial awareness

Core soft skills – teamwork, adaptability, resilience, international mindset

The ability to balance qualitative and quantitative data

A strong interest in M&A, capital markets, private equity or corporate development

You may submit your CV and a cover letter (either in the ‘Message to Hiring Manager’ or as an additional attachment).
A member of the Human Capital Management team will screen your application and inform you regarding the next steps.
Focus Finance provides equal opportunities to all members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
We are Focus Finance, a global network of students interested in finance & banking. Our analysts and partners work across 6 report streams (M&A Deals, Industry Trends, ECM, DCM, Equity Research and Global M&A Outlook) to deliver high-quality and rich content reports to our readership and institutional partners. We bring together 50+ passionate, motivated and determined students from 21 universities across 4 continents to provide a truly international platform for career development and networking. We are active, self-managed and always looking for new challenges.
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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Research Analyst (all branches & all divisions) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Focus Finance International?
  3. Which of Finance, Human Resources and Research have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. What have you learned quickly in a past role, project, or training experience?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Finance, Human Resources and Research.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Research Analyst (all branches & all divisions) role because I can bring practical experience in Finance, Human Resources and Research, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Focus Finance International needs from this hire.

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