Research Associate, Research
Description
Position Description
A Research Associate/Research Assistant supporting the Head of Technical Analysis Research provides analytical, operational, and reporting support to help develop and maintain technical market insights. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with market data, and able to communicate technical findings clearly and concisely. Strong Excel and/or Python skills are often valuable, along with familiarity with charting platforms and technical analysis concepts. An associate/assistant should view their role as an integral part of the team’s success. Effective teamwork contributors; actively generate ideas for the teams development; communicate issues that require action; support each other and ask for help when needed.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
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Gather, clean, and organize market data across equities, indices, sectors, currencies, and rates.
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Assist in building and updating charts, dashboards, and technical indicators.
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Monitor price action, trends, momentum, support and resistance levels, and key breakout or reversal signals.
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Support the Head of Technical Analysis Research with written commentary, presentation decks, and client-ready notes.
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Maintain research databases, watchlists, and recurring market update materials.
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Help prepare thematic and event-driven technical reviews.
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Contribute to ad hoc analysis requests and cross-asset market observations.
Requirements
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Bachelor degree or above in business related discipline, preferably with finance.
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Strong analytical skills.
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Strong understanding of financial modelling.
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Strong excel/ spreadsheet skills.
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Attention to detail.
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Ability to work under pressure when required.
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Excellent interpersonal sensitivity.
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High sense of commercial awareness.
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Excellent command of both written and spoken English.
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