Investment Banking Financial Services Research Process
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Investment Banking Financial Services Research Process
A streamlined process for comprehensive financial services research in investment banking, from sector identification to distribution and archival.
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Identify a financial services sector for research
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Define research objectives
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Decide the research methodology
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Collect data on the selected financial sector
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Perform primary data collection if necessary
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Compile secondary data
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Analysis of collected data
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Drafting the initial research report
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Conduct sensitivity analysis
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Estimate future performance based on historical data
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Review the drafted report
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Approval: Research Analyst
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Incorporate the comments and suggestions from the review
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Finalise the research report
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Prepare an executive summary of the report
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Present the report to the investment banking team
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Approval: Manager
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Distribute the finalized report to relevant stakeholders
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Monitor the impact of the research report
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Archive the research process and findings for future reference
Identify a financial services sector for research
This task involves identifying a specific financial services sector to conduct research on. The chosen sector will be the focus of the entire research process. The outcome of this task is a clearly defined financial services sector for further investigation. What financial services sector are you interested in researching?
Define research objectives
In order to conduct effective research, it is essential to have clearly defined research objectives. These objectives will guide the entire research process and help to ensure that the desired outcomes are achieved. Define the research objectives for the selected financial services sector. What specific goals do you have for this research?
Decide the research methodology
The research methodology determines the approach that will be used to collect and analyze data. It is important to choose a methodology that is appropriate for the research objectives and will yield reliable and valid results. Consider the following options and select the most appropriate research methodology for this project. What research methodology will you use for this research?
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Quantitative research
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Qualitative research
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Mixed methods research
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Case study research
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Experimental research
Collect data on the selected financial sector
This task entails gathering relevant data on the selected financial sector. The data collected will serve as the foundation for the research analysis and findings. Identify and collect the necessary data for the selected financial sector. What data sources will you use for this research?
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Company financial reports
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Industry reports
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Government publications
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Academic journals
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News articles
Perform primary data collection if necessary
In some cases, primary data collection may be required to supplement the existing data. This task involves collecting new data directly from primary sources, such as surveys, interviews, or observations. Determine if primary data collection is necessary for this research. If so, specify the methods you will use to collect primary data. If not, leave this field blank.
Compile secondary data
Secondary data refers to information that has already been collected by someone else for another purpose. This task involves gathering relevant secondary data from various sources, such as databases, literature reviews, or existing reports. Compile the secondary data sources that will be used for this research. What secondary data sources will you use?
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Databases
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Literature reviews
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Existing reports
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Industry publications
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Websites
Analysis of collected data
Once the data has been collected, it is time to analyze and interpret the findings. This task involves applying various analytical techniques to the collected data in order to draw meaningful conclusions and identify patterns or trends. What analytical techniques will you use to analyze the collected data?
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Statistical analysis
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Content analysis
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Thematic analysis
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Regression analysis
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Data visualization
Drafting the initial research report
This task involves creating the initial draft of the research report. The report should provide a comprehensive overview of the research findings, analysis, and conclusions. What sections will you include in the initial draft of the research report?
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Introduction
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Literature review
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Methodology
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Data analysis
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Results
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Discussion
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Conclusion
Conduct sensitivity analysis
Sensitivity analysis is a technique used to assess the robustness of research findings and conclusions. It involves examining the impact of varying different assumptions or variables on the research results. Perform a sensitivity analysis on the research findings. What assumptions or variables will you test in the sensitivity analysis?
Estimate future performance based on historical data
Using historical data, it is possible to make informed predictions about future performance or trends in the selected financial sector. This task involves analyzing the historical data and using it to estimate future performance or trends. Based on the historical data, what are your predictions for the future performance or trends in the selected financial sector?
Review the drafted report
Reviewing the drafted report is an important step in ensuring its accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness. This task involves carefully reviewing the initial draft of the research report and providing constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement. What feedback do you have for the drafted research report?
Approval: Research Analyst
Will be submitted for approval:
Identify a financial services sector for research
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Define research objectives
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Decide the research methodology
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Collect data on the selected financial sector
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Perform primary data collection if necessary
Will be submitted
Compile secondary data
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Analysis of collected data
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Drafting the initial research report
Will be submitted
Conduct sensitivity analysis
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Estimate future performance based on historical data
Will be submitted
Review the drafted report
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Incorporate the comments and suggestions from the review
After receiving feedback on the initial draft of the research report, it is necessary to make revisions and improvements based on the comments and suggestions. This task involves incorporating the feedback into the research report and revising it accordingly. What revisions or improvements will you make based on the feedback received?
Finalise the research report
This task involves finalizing the research report by incorporating all revisions and improvements. The final report should be comprehensive, accurate, and well-structured. What final revisions or improvements will you make to the research report?
Prepare an executive summary of the report
An executive summary provides a concise overview of the research report, highlighting the key findings, analysis, and recommendations. This task involves creating an executive summary that effectively communicates the main points of the research report. What key information will you include in the executive summary?
Present the report to the investment banking team
Presenting the research report to the investment banking team is an important step in providing them with valuable insights and recommendations for decision-making. This task involves scheduling a presentation and preparing the necessary materials for the presentation. When and where will you present the research report to the investment banking team?
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In-person meeting
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Virtual meeting
Approval: Manager
Will be submitted for approval:
Incorporate the comments and suggestions from the review
Will be submitted
Finalise the research report
Will be submitted
Prepare an executive summary of the report
Will be submitted
Present the report to the investment banking team
Will be submitted
Distribute the finalized report to relevant stakeholders
After finalizing the research report, it is important to distribute it to the relevant stakeholders who may benefit from the findings and recommendations. This task involves identifying the relevant stakeholders and ensuring that they receive a copy of the finalized research report. Who are the relevant stakeholders and how will you distribute the research report to them?
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Clients
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Management team
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Board of directors
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Internal teams
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Regulatory authorities
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Email
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Hard copy
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Online document sharing
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Presentation
Monitor the impact of the research report
Monitoring the impact of the research report is crucial in assessing its effectiveness and value. This task involves tracking and evaluating how the research report is received and utilized by the intended audience. How will you monitor the impact of the research report?
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Feedback surveys
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Usage analytics
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Interviews
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Case studies
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Performance metrics
Archive the research process and findings for future reference
Archiving the research process and findings ensures that the information is preserved and can be easily accessed for future reference. This task involves organizing and storing all relevant documents, data, and reports related to the research process and findings. How will you archive the research process and findings?
