Senior Lead - Governance & Forensic Accounting Analyst
Location
Bangalore | India
Job description
2087322
Job Description Job Title - Senior Lead - Governance & Forensic Accounting Analyst The Purpose of This Role We are seeking candidates for the role of
Governance & Forensic Accounting (GFA) Analyst who are passionate about forensic accounting, fraud investigations & corporate governance. S/he should have experience analysing/investigating/rating companies based on governance/accounting quality. The ideal candidate will bring in subject matter expertise on governance, accounting, fraud investing and financial due diligence, along with understanding of financial markets and impact of accounting/governance on investment performance.
This is an independent analyst role with global coverage, rating stocks on corporate governance & forensic accounting issues. The candidate should possess excellent communication, presentation and writing skills and be able to clearly articulate research findings. This role requires someone who is hard working, hungry to learn and achievement- and results-oriented.
The Value You Deliver Governance & Forensic Accounting (GFA) Analyst will carry out in-depth research on portfolio companies, engage with company management, and present his/her findings to the portfolio manager in the form of research note and rating. Critical insights from the GFA analyst can help investors identify risks and opportunities which are typically not covered in traditional investment research, thus playing a very important role in Fidelity's investment process.
When analysing a company, GFA analyst would conduct very detailed research in broad areas to identify risks which could impact our investments like history of the company, board, management, forensic accounting, legal & regulatory issues. Apart from these, analyst is expected to interview industry experts, customers, suppliers, competitors etc to gain insights into the company.
Associate communicates his/her findings from forensic review of company with the investment professionals and help them generate action.
- Work closely with global portfolio managers and fundamental analyst located in Hong Kong, Tokyo, London, and Boston to coordinate and collaborate on governance and forensic accounting research.
- Independently run meetings with senior managements (CEOs, CFOs, COO, board members and IR) of global corporates
- Publish thematic research, thought leadership notes and educational series to help investment professionals on key areas of governance and forensic accounting.
- Engage with board of directors/management of the companies and help them improve on their governance quality and disclosure
- Help PMs by proactively monitoring fund holdings for accounting & governance red flags, short seller attacks, controversies, PEP, sanctions etc.
- Build industry connects with sell-side, expert networks, industry bodies etc. to have eyes & ears on ground
- Engage with market regulators, stock exchanges and industry bodies via consultation papers, round tables etc. to improve the regulatory framework (especially in emerging markets)
- Conduct market intelligence either in-person or though approved vendors/specialists
Technical / Behavioral - The candidate should be an independent thinker with the ability to effectively articulate his/her research analysis with experience and interest in Governance & forensic accounting research
- An excellent working knowledge of accounting practices & corporate governance best practices
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
- The role is largely self-driven and self-managed, with minimal supervision on a day-to-day basis.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills as the role interact extensively with people of various nationalities in different locations.
- Ability to work with limited information and influence stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be able to work under pressure and time constraints.
- Excellent presentation and writing skills and be able to clearly articulate research findings
The Skills that are Good to Have for this role - An understanding of companies, markets and the investment process is preferred
- Exposure to financial databases such as Bloomberg, FactSet etc. is desirable but not mandatory
- Experience in sourcing, manipulating, and presenting data
- The ability to work with external information sources (analysts, companies, consultants)
Values The following values are considered to be fundamental to the way in which our company operates:
- Accountability
- Enthusiasm
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Respect
How Your Work Impacts The Organization Analytics, Research & Data (ARD), established in 2006, is a fast-growing, vibrant team within FMR India that provides three main capabilities: Investment Research, Database Modelling & Analysis and Customer and Competitive Insights. This position is part of the Equity Research team.
Equity Research team provide equity research, debt research and corporate governance/forensic accounting research support to research analysts and portfolio managers in Boston, London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, covering all major international stock markets and market sectors.
The Expertise We're Looking For - CA/CPA. Additional qualification of CFE, CFA or MBA is desirable.
- Relevant experience in forensic accounting or financial due diligence or fraud investigation
Certifications At Fidelity, building a better financial future— for everyone— is our mission. For the last 75+ years, our privately-held company has remained committed to supporting our clients throughout their lifelong financial journeys.
Our formula is simple: we support our team, and they support our customers. That culture begins with our employees, whose personal and professional growth is key to our collective success. In keeping with that legacy, our privately-held company offers associates career stability and security, while at the same time encouraging your professional exploration and growth. At Fidelity India, we are proud to continue that legacy. With offices in Bangalore and Chennai, our Indian branch is now celebrating 20 years as a Global Capability Center. To find out more, visit India.Fidelity.com, or our global site at fidelitycareers.com.
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer, and whenever possible we accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at [HIDDEN TEXT] or call 800-835-5099 for more information
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