APAC Equity Research Associate: Data-Driven Insights & Automation

Candidate Experience Site - Lateral; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking an Associate in Global Investment Research, Asia Pacific Equity Research Management, based in Hong Kong. You will work on bottom-up financial analysis, alpha signal research, and analytics to support research strategy and client engagement.

The role emphasizes data management, workflow automation, and collaboration with regional and global teams to deliver high-impact insights and evidence-based recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial data analytics, equity research, business management, financial services, or related field research.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and handle confidential information with sound judgment.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to establish effective business partnerships.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts and strategies clearly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Collaborative team player across regions with proactive contribution to shared goals and team success.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, with strong command of the Microsoft 365 suite; experience with data-visualization tools is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience using generative AI and AI coding tools for analysis and automation, with attention to accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leverage proprietary financial data to derive alpha/valuation signals and manage large datasets.
• Combine Macro and Micro: analyze fundamental datasets of APAC/Global equity markets to form market views.
• Manage global divisional projects and deliver on strategic initiatives for senior management.
• Prepare and analyze key performance indicators for Asia Pacific Equity Research management.
• Aggregate and structure client interaction, broker vote and research consumption data.
• Provide leadership with insights into research reach, readership impact, client engagement trends and commercial visibility.
• Monitor client vote share and institutional consumption metrics to assess ROI of research coverage.
• Build, update, automate and maintain proprietary datasets and high-frequency trackers.
• Partner with GIR Technology and Data Management teams to streamline workflows and automate processes.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Python

SQL

AI coding tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science

Tools

Python

SQL

Microsoft 365

Data visualization tools

Generative AI tools

Job description

Goldman Sachs is seeking an Associate in Global Investment Research, Asia Pacific Equity Research Management, based in Hong Kong. You will work on bottom-up financial analysis, alpha signal research, and analytics to support research strategy and client engagement.

The role emphasizes data management, workflow automation, and collaboration with regional and global teams to deliver high-impact insights and evidence-based recommendations.