Equity Research Analyst
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About the Role
DesertGate Capital seeks an Equity Research Analyst to conduct in-depth research on companies and markets across emerging regions. The role involves building financial models, analyzing fundamentals, preparing investment memos, and supporting due diligence.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct in depth research on companies, sectors, and markets across the Middle East, South Asia, and other emerging regions
- Build and maintain financial models
- Analyze company fundamentals and prepare investment memos
- Support due diligence processes
- Monitor portfolio performance and track relevant news and data
- Present insights to the investment team
- Collaborate with team members and founders to refine investment theses and identify new opportunities
Requirements
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Proficiency in financial modeling and finance
- Knowledge of investments and capital markets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Comfort with data tools (e.g., Excel, financial databases)
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment
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Company Description
- DesertGate Capital is a Dubai based angel investment firm focused on backing founders across the Middle East, South Asia, and select emerging markets.
- The firm invests at early stages, emphasizing speed, conviction, and long term partnership.
- Team members work closely with founders, gaining exposure to diverse sectors, geographies, and business models.
Role Description
- The Equity Research Analyst is a full time, on site role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- The analyst will conduct in depth research on companies, sectors, and markets across the Middle East, South Asia, and other emerging regions.
- Day to day responsibilities include building and maintaining financial models, analyzing company fundamentals, preparing investment memos, and supporting due diligence processes.
- The role also involves monitoring portfolio performance, tracking relevant news and data, and presenting insights to the investment team.
- The analyst will collaborate with team members and founders to refine investment theses and identify new opportunities.
Qualifications
- Strong Analytical Skills and Research capabilities to evaluate companies, sectors, and market trends.
- Proficiency in Financial Modeling and Finance to build, interpret, and stress test valuation and forecasting models.
- Knowledge of Investments and capital markets to assess risk/return profiles and support investment decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to craft clear reports, memos, and presentations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., CFA) are an advantage.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines.
- Comfort working with data tools (e.g., Excel, financial databases) and an interest in emerging markets and early stage companies.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small, entrepreneurial team environment and maintain professional integrity and discretion.
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