Equity Analyst

Heitman; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Heitman, a global real estate investment firm based in Hong Kong, is seeking an Equity Analyst for Public Real Estate Securities - Asia Pacific. This role involves extensive quantitative and qualitative analysis of a portfolio of publicly-traded real estate companies, along with macroeconomic research to inform investment decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential, and fluency in English and Cantonese/Mandarin is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Familiarity with industry standard concepts, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of an assigned portfolio.
• Research macroeconomic and real estate markets for investment recommendations.
• Build and maintain company valuation models.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Macroeconomic research

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Knowledge of financial markets

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field

Job description

Founded in 1966, Heitman LLC is a global real estate investment management firm with over $36 billion in assets under management. Heitman's real estate investment strategies include direct investments in the equity or debt capitalization of a property or in the securities of listed and publicly traded real estate companies. Heitman serves a global client base with clients from North American, European, Middle Eastern and Asia-Pacific institutions, pension plans, foundations and corporations and individual investors. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in Los Angeles, London, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Munich, Warsaw, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, and Melbourne, Heitman's over 300 employees offer specialized expertise – from a specific discipline to local insight.

Job Description

Equity Analyst, Public Real Estate Securities - Asia Pacific

Under the direction of the Portfolio Manager you will be responsible for:

• Quantitative and qualitative analysis of an assigned portfolio of 20-30 publicly-traded real estate companies across Asia Pacific
• Macroeconomic and real estate market research for assigned countries and sectors, providing investment recommendations for the portfolio manager.
• Building and maintaining company valuation models and a recommended stock list.
• Preparing and presenting research reports to the investment team.
• Attending company meetings and communicating with senior management of assigned companies as well as participating in field trips and property inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or other related field
• 3+ years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Familiar with industry standard concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; a degree of creativity and latitude is required
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic

The ideal candidate will possess a passion for real estate and the securities markets, strong academic background in finance, economics, accounting or real estate. Excellent written and analytical skills are essential, together with fluency in English and Cantonese/Mandarin.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Heitman is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, medical or mental disability or condition (including, without limitation, HIV and AIDS), developmental disability, handicap, denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy leave, domestic partner status, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence (or familial relationship to such victim), veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest records, citizenship status, criminal history that has been expunged, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.