Senior Equity Research Associate - Japan Semiconductors *based in Hong Kong*

MEININGER Hotels; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global equity research firm seeks a Senior Research Associate in London, focusing on in-depth industry analysis and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess advanced financial modelling skills and exceptional communication abilities, joining a collegial team committed to professional development. Opportunities for career advancement are emphasized amid a rigorous work culture.

Qualifications

• Track records of outstanding academic performance including honors.
• Fluency in Japanese is an advantage.
• Technology and Semiconductor background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acquire expertise in your sector working with a Senior Analyst.
• Contribute to a differentiated written product.
• Build relationships with management and clients.

Skills

Advanced financial modelling skills

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Excellent broad-based analytical skills

Relentless intellectual curiosity

Education

Credentials such as CFA, ACA or CPA

Academic credentials typically include honors

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Job description

As a Senior Research Associate you will:

• Acquire expertise in your sector working with a Senior Analyst who is a seasoned industry expert
• Become adept at in-depth analysis of your industry and companies
• Contribute to our highly differentiated written product
• Build relationships with company managements as well as sales, trading, and institutional clients

We make a strong commitment to Associate development and will give you opportunities to gain visibility and incremental responsibility over time. While our culture is intellectually rigorous, it is also very collegial and fun - Associates participate in a range of activities including philanthropy, development and leadership programmes, social events, mentoring and annual on- and off-sites..

Our Senior Research Associates typically possess:

• Advanced financial modelling skills including confident knowledge of Excel and/or experience of analysing financial companies (may have credentials such as the CFA, ACA or CPA)
• Technology and Semiconductor background is a plus
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English. Fluency in Japanese is an advantage.
• Track records of outstanding academic performance, including honors and awards. Academic credentials typically include test scores and grades in the 90th percentile and above
• Excellent broad-based analytical skills
• Familiarity with Bloomberg is an advantage
• Relentless intellectual curiosity and a drive to excel at the highest level

We look for consummate team players who seek a highly rigorous and collegial environment for their career development.

Hong Kong based. Immediate start.

Application Instructions

Please submit your CV and cover letter by clicking on the 'Apply now' button. We look forward to learning more about you.

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply, and we will manage your application. At Bernstein, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.

Company Description

Bernstein is widely recognized as a premier global equity research and brokerage firm, with a trading platform that spans the US, Europe, and Asia. Our research and trading capabilities are sought out by leading investment managers around the world, and we have a long history of our research receiving #1 rankings for overall quality and industry knowledge.

Research is our legacy and foundation. Our brand is defined by our Blackbooks, renowned for their in-depth quantitative forecasts and unmatched industry expertise. Our Research Analysts are thought leaders who typically have many years of direct experience in the industries they cover. Our reputation is for the very highest caliber of disciplined investment and industry analysis.

In 2019 Bernstein acquired Autonomous Research, a highly regarded global financial services independent research firm. This acquisition further strengthened us as the preeminent provider of the highest-quality research to our clients worldwide.

On April 1, 2024, AllianceBernstein and Societe Generale announced the official launch of Bernstein, a new joint venture expanding our global cash equities and equity research business. Clients now have unparalleled equity liquidity access and a full range of integrated services, leveraging Bernstein's cash equities and research capabilities and Societe Generale's equity derivatives, prime services and equity capital markets offering.