Equity Research Analyst, China

Mason Blake; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason Blake is seeking an Equity Research Analyst to cover the Chinese equity market from London, researching and analysing Chinese companies with a focus on long-term, fundamental ideas.

The role involves building detailed financial models, evaluating business models and economic conditions, and presenting findings to the GEM team for portfolio discussions.

Qualifications

• Relevant buy-side equity research experience, ideally covering Chinese markets.
• Fluent Mandarin speaker with deep knowledge of Chinese equity markets.
• Strong academic background and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth fundamental research on Chinese companies to identify high conviction investment ideas.
• Conduct analysis of company reports and build detailed financial models to support investment recommendations.
• Evaluate company business models and economic conditions that impact companies and industries.
• Conduct regular meetings with company management, as well as participate in conferences and company visits.
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers and other GEM team members providing input into portfolio discussions.
• Present investment recommendations and research findings to team and contribute to investment debates.

Skills

Fluent Mandarin

Communication skills

Collaborative team player

Self-starter

Intellectually curious

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Our client, a leading global asset management firm is looking to hire an Equity Research Analyst based in London to cover the Chinese equity market.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, well-established Global Emerging Markets investment team with a strong track record of fundamental, long-term investing. The successful candidate will take primary responsibility for researching and analysing Chinese companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth fundamental research on Chinese companies to identify high conviction investment ideas
• Conduct analysis of company reports and build detailed financial models to support investment recommendations
• Evaluate company business models and economic conditions that impact companies and industries
• Conduct regular meetings with company management, as well as participate in conferences and company visits
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers and other members of the GEM team providing meaningful input into portfolio discussions
• Present investment recommendations and research findings to team and contribute to a collaborative investment debate

Candidate requirements:

• Relevant buy-side equity research experience, ideally with experience covering Chinese markets
• Fluent Mandarin speaker
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Chinese equity markets
• Strong academic background
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbally)
• Collaborative team player
• Intellectually curious and a self-starter
• High levels of integrity, judgement and professionalism

Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.