: The Team: The Emerging Industrials sector includes Oil & Gas, Chemicals and Utilities stocks, with a market cap $2.4tn across 25 stocks. The team of 2 is led by a Director based in Dubai. The wider BofA EMEA Equity Research department covers c.700 stocks, across Europe, the Middle East and South Africa. In the latest 2023 Institutional Investor Survey BofA ranked No.1 in both Developed and Emerging Europe Equity Research. As part of our team you would have exposure to a wealth of top quality research product across all research assets classes from which to draw ideas. Learning to be a successful Equity Research analyst at BofA is primarily done through on-the-job training and osmosis within your immediate team. This is complimented by formal training in the Research basics (modelling, writing, presenting). You would also have access to Best Practice sessions led by our experienced and highly rated senior analysts, helping you to learn. The job involves extensive collaboration with colleagues in adjacent sectors in European Equity Research and with BofA Energy analysts around the world. Role Description: The Equity Research Associate role is based in Dubai, working for the Emerging Industrials team, analysing stocks across Oil & Gas, Chemicals and Utilities. This role includes :- Financial modelling and company valuation. Writing industry and company reports. Communicating with internal and external clients. Building relationships with corporates under coverage. Leveraging industry contacts to create differentiated events for clients to attend. The demands on the analyst are sometimes high and a demonstrated ability to deliver under pressure is essential. Responsibilities: Performing research and information gathering across the varied sub-segments and regions of the sector Interpreting data and performing analysis on the market, economic, demographic and regulatory trends affecting the sector Attending company conferences and industry events to gather data and to learn Developing and maintaining complex company and industry financial models Valuing companies using a variety of metrics appropriate to the Consumer Staples sector Writing equity research reports - thematic ones on the industry and stock specific ones on companies under coverage Contributing to collaborative cross sector reports with both European and Global Research colleagues Building relationships with the companies under coverage Leveraging industry contacts to create differentiated events for clients to attend: conferences, field trips, expert speaker calls Marketing research views to investor clients Liaising with internal clients and business partners within Bank of America What we are looking for: Bachelors degree (or equivalent) with outstanding academic qualifications. Numeracy essential: strong accounting, financial modelling/financial mathematical skills are required Advanced level of MS Excel Meticulous attention to detail, diligence and conscientiousness Exceptional interpersonal communication skills Skills that will help: Experience working in Equity Research or Investment Management could be helpful, although not essential Track record of achieving recognition when servicing clients/customers Proven organizational and time management skills as well as ability to work under pressure Capable of working effectively both independently and with multiple teams/individuals