Research Associate, Research

Position Description

This position is responsible for providing support to Research Analyst. The role is primarily responsible for assisting with the building and servicing of financial models, the analysis of data and the production of the research product. The individual will also assist in compiling news and working with the analyst to provide commentary on the impact on the respective stocks and sectors.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

1. Support sector research analysts for preparation of market reports and presentation materials
2. Retrieve and analyse information from databases, external data (e.g. Bloomberg, CEIC, WIND, etc), industry sources and companies for the stocks under primary coverage within a given sector.
3. Help track and analyse news relating to the sector
4. Helps sector research analysts with client requests
5. Following company result announcements, this person will be responsible for updating models/ records for specific companies that he/she might cover individually.
6. Travel to China to for company visits and conduct independent company analysis

Requirements

1. Postgraduate or above, preferably in business related or quantitative discipline
2. Minimum 4 years work experience preferred
3. Experience in a large accountancy firm will also be considered
4. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
5. Understanding of financial modelling and strong Excel skills
6. High sense of commercial awareness
7. Excellent interpersonal sensitivity. Excellent communication and management skills to both internal and external clients
8. Fluent in English is a must and fluent Mandarin preferred