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As a full member of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), First Capital Equities (Private) Limited (FCE) is licensed to facilitate Equity and Bond trades on the Exchange. As an integrated and well established brokerage house, we ensure that our clients' objectives are our utmost priority and we pride ourselves on our personalised approach. For foreign investors, we provide an effective gateway to access Sri Lanka's capital markets, including but not limited to listed securities and initial public offerings.

FCE's research team provides an in depth analysis of important economic, sector and geopolitical trends that are likely to have an impact on the performance of the stock market and client portfolios. The research process is based on a rigorous fundamental discipline using both top down and bottom up processes to identify a stock's intrinsic worth. Current research products include Daily, Weekly, Country, and Investment Strategy and company reports. We are now looking for an appropriately qualified, experienced and dynamic individual to head our research function.

Now nearly 30 years old, the First Capital Group is a leading non-bank financial institution in Sri Lanka. A pioneer Primary Dealer in government securities, First Capital has steadily grown to become a leader in this field, buoyed by a loyal and continuously growing customer base. The group's holding company is First Capital Holdings PLC, an entity listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange and comprising five operating subsidiaries namely First Capital Treasuries Limited, First Capital Asset Management Limited, First Capital Limited, First Capital Markets Limited and First Capital Equities (Private) Limited.

Head of Research

The Role

• Formulate the equity research and macro-economic strategy for the company based on quantitative and qualitative factors.
•  Supervise the fundamental analysis of listed companies using financial models and company visits and issuing investment recommendations.
•  Meeting with senior management of listed companies, government officials and industry figures to obtain fundamental data and views necessary for preparing of fundamental research reports.
•  Leading the investment idea-generation process and forming an in-depth view of the market and sectors in absolute terms and relative to other global markets.
•  Supporting the firm's sales efforts by meeting with clients and providing in-depth analysis.
•  Preparing, marketing the material and the presentations for road-shows and institutional client visits.
•  Conducting meetings with sales staff to deliver market and stock ideas in order for them to provide timely and research backed investment advice to clients.

The Person

•  Minimum 7 years relevant experience. Out of the box thinker with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•  Solid academic and professional qualifications. A Bachelors degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting/Business or professional qualifications in accountancy (eg ACA/CIMA). A CFA or MBA would be a distinct advantage.

•  Solid understanding of local and international economics/capital markets is essential.

The remuneration package will be in line with the best in class for the market.