Analyst/Associate - Equity Research, Auto Sector, Japan

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! Responsibilities: This is a role in our Equity Research team for the Auto sector in Japan. The individual will work on a team with a Senior Analyst responsible for all aspects of the research process from idea generation to client communications, including but not limited to the following: • Perform complex financial modeling & valuation work. • Write regular industry and company reports and company initiations from scratch. • Develop and maintain databases integral to our research product. • Develop strong industry knowledge and business judgment. • Work with Senior Analyst to explore key industry themes. • Build relationships and facilitate information flow with contacts at covered companies. • Participate and contribute to client meetings and events. • Closely follow and understand market, industry and company specific activity, and relay to analyst. • Seek out new, value-added, and/or unusual sources of information. • Interact regularly with clients, both internal and external. Requirements: • A minimum of 1-3 years work experience in a relevant analytical/financial markets role. Prior sell side or buy side equity research experience preferred. • A solid understanding of equity research, valuation and financial markets, plus a proven track record of high quality analytical research, written product and strong communication skills. • Important to this role is an inquiring nature and ability to think logically whilst expressing your views both clearly and in an engaging manner. • Strong modelling and database skills are also essential. • Demonstrated ability to write high quality, evidence-based projects or reports. • Willing to promote your ideas and work to a variety of stakeholders. • Consulting Skills: Ability to provide business-related added value, including innovative approaches and new or improved solutions. • Creative Thinking: Ability to generate new ideas and possibilities, and to see business opportunities from a novel perspective. • Flexibility: The capacity to adapt approach in light of shifting priorities or changing conditions. • Team Orientation / Teamwork / Collaboration: The willingness to work as a member of a team. • Self starter: the ability to pro-actively identify required analysis and complete projects with limited supervision. Apply tot his job