Research Associate - Emerging Markets Economics

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We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Research Associate -Emerging Markets Economics - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Research Associate - C11) based in Singapore. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decisions and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future.
What We Offer -
Opportunities to grow your career locally and collaborate with colleagues across Citi's global network.
A hybrid working model that balances in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
Investment in your professional development through training programmes, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
Employee wellbeing support including medical coverage, mental health resources, parental leave, and family support programmes.
Competitive retirement contributions and investment options to support your long-term financial goals.
The Research Associate is a developing professional role. Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the sub function/ job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information. Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact. Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information. Moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.
Responsibilities:
Reviews and processes broker votes to be shared and consumed
Organizes the product management team including creation of presentations, marketing schedules, coordination of the marketing diary, product planning meetings, diary management etc.
Publishes focus list notes, updating and displaying the new focus list posters etc.
Contributes to market data and subscriptions management for Equity Research
Responsible for collation, co-ordination and organization of Road Ahead conference, stock steering meetings
Assists with year-end scorecard preparation, result analysis, goals and training
Provides management information including variance analysis, month-end reporting etc.
Conducts expense management including travel and entertainment pre-approvals, client interaction spend pre-approval e.g. GLG, non-network individuals etc.
Manages and prepares Committee quality reviews
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s/University degree/ or equivalent experience, master’s or PhD degree in Economics, or a closely related quantitative discipline preferred
At least 2 years relevant experience,
Existing knowledge of Research or external Investment research division essential
History of working within tight deadlines and prioritization
Microsoft systems especially Excel and Word
Ability to interact and manage at all levels ability to manage large amounts of data ability to use internal Citi systems would be an advantage but is not essential.
Accuracy and attention to detail
Secure and maintain applicable licenses
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Job Family Group: Research
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Job Family:Research Analysis
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Time Type:Full time
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Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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