BRAND FINANCE is an international advisory firm specialising in intangible asset and business valuations, value-based marketing, Marketing ROI, Analytics and Strategy. We work with large, blue-chip clients as well as small and medium companies on high profile financial valuation, brand management and marketing ROI assignments. The company is headquartered in the UK and has subsidiaries / partner offices worldwide including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Turkey, UAE, USA and Vietnam.
The Singapore based subsidiary, Brand Finance Consultancy (Singapore) Pte Ltd, is a highly driven team delivering top quality client work primarily within the ASEAN region.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an analyst, the successful candidate can look forward to supporting Directors in conducting desk research, liaising with research partners, preparing valuation models and identifying interesting stories in the data while supporting the Communications team to engage media/outreach partners, plan press release dates and develop sector-specific marketing or engagement activities.
Analysts will have the opportunity to pursue relevant qualifications including those offered by the Chartered Instituted of Management Accountants (CIMA). They may also have opportunities for secondment to an overseas Brand Finance office in broadening work and life experiences during the training contract.
Trainee analysts will attend bespoke training programmes through accredited professional institutions. These include structured training over three years which will include the completion of technical work experience in a variety of activities, principally valuation.
Candidates with 2-3 years of relevant experience in valuation and/or marketing, preferably in an advisory or consultancy role, in addition to the requirements outlined below may be considered for a Senior Analyst role with these additional responsibilities:
- Leading and managing valuation projects, including financial modelling and intangible asset analysis
- Preparing detailed valuation reports that communicate findings, insights and recommendations to clients while ensuring compliance with industry standards
- Reviewing valuation models, methodologies and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Providing guidance to junior team members
- Promoting a culture of excellence within the team
REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS
- A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a numerate subject (e.g. Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Science)
- A second degree (e.g. MA, MSc, MBA) or professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CFA) is advantageous
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
- Professional fluency in spoken and written Chinese
- Good knowledge or interest in business and current affairs
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Able to multi-task and manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
- Good writing and communication skills
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Work professionalism, meticulosity, proactiveness, team collaboration, positivity and good time management are advantageous traits
PERKS
- Multicultural collaboration with different teams across global offices
- Dynamic work culture
- Two WFH days
- Easily accessible office
- Well stocked pantry (for now)
