Equity Research Cover Letter

Please consider me for the equity research opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for senior level Associate support to Research Analyst in the REIT sector, including field research and company interviews.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Contribute towards various internal and external client presentations and publications
• Should be able to communicate (read/speak/write) in English, Mandarin and Japanese
• In-depth knowledge of a business sector will be useful (not essential)
• Aptitude for identifying and analyzing valuable economic trends impacting the Energy sector
• The role will evolve in the long-term and higher responsibilities will be given based on performance
• MBA or CFA Level 1
• Clear and persuasive written and verbal communication skills are essential, as are strong presentation and negotiation abilities for working with clients and prospects with sophisticated investment knowledge, specifically buyside managers and analysts
• Strong motivation to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment

I am excited to be applying for the position of equity research. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for regular reports and commentary for the local Asset/Liability Management Committees to inform on and analyze investment-related aspects relevant for the local investment units.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Spend time one-on-one with the investment management firms to explore and interpret the information they have provided and walk through examples of how they evaluate investment decisions
• Make recommendations based on thorough due diligence in the form of research documents which demonstrate a well-articulated view, including the pros and cons of a given strategy, and state Mercer's recommendation / rating based on that research
• A sound understanding of investment markets and the management of assets
• Strong background in research or investment analysis, with a focus on equity strategies
• Some experience of fixed income or multi-asset strategies is preferable
• Willingness to work within a small team and as part of a global group
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills and appropriate attention to details
• Working knowledge of investment software

Please consider me for the equity research opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for issuer commentary on sector trends, earnings reports and generate active investment recommendations to the global investment platform.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Have some understanding of Banking & Finance
• Be well-versed with financial modelling and valuation
• Be quality focused with attention to detail and client service
• Have strong modeling and analytical skills
• Curious and enthusiastic self-starter who is able to balance independent work with team collaboration
• Proficiency in either European or Asian foreign languages preferred
• BA/BSc in any discipline, strong preference for business related studies
• Proficiency in Dutch, French, German, Portuguese Spanish or Swedish strongly preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of equity research. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for accurate and reliable demographic and statistical financial market data to internal database and to internal/external clientele; Focus on ensuring the integrity of the company's financial market information ; Fulfill the research/analytical/ market study needs, required/ requested by the external clients in order to procure and retain future and current business ; Support clients on data queries ; The job also involves reporting & maintaining records of work done.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to work with large amounts of data and numbers
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, Excel and Access in particular
• Maintain discipline in planning and executing daily tasks aligned with the long term vision and direction of the franchise
• Fast learner, able to organize, prioritize and multi-task, work independently and under pressure
• High statistical literacy
• Independently undertake thought-provoking and commercial research
• Perform due diligence on investment management firms and their investment strategies through qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Read the investment managers’ marketing material, review the information they submit through Mercer's proprietary tool, Global Investment Manager Database (GIMD)

Please consider me for the equity research opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to Research Analyst in the Specialty Finance sector, including field research and company interviews.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Study focused in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics or similar field
• Proficient in matrix based programming languages such as R, Python, Matlab
• Preference for knowledge of database design and SQL
• Deep working knowledge of investment strategies and capital markets
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and presentation skills for internal/external audiences strong listening and investigative skills
• Intellectually curious, creative and open-minded
• Analyze industry macro trends and company financials in Latin America, affecting the financial sector
• Can involve travel to visit management of covered companies