Equity Research Associate China Semiconductor (Bernstein – Hong Kong)

Societe Generale; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

A global equity research and brokerage firm is looking for full-time Research Associates for their China Semiconductor team in Hong Kong. Candidates should possess advanced financial modelling skills, strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin, and a technology or semiconductor background. This role offers high responsibility and contribution opportunities, emphasizing in-depth analysis and relationship building with industry professionals. The firm promotes diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in analyzing financial companies.
• Technology and Semiconductor background is a plus.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg is an advantage.
• Strong academic performance and analytical skills.
• Bloomberg familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acquire expertise in China Semiconductors working with a Senior Analyst.
• 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 clients.

Skills

Advanced financial modelling skills

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin Chinese

Excellent broad-based analytical skills

Relentless intellectual curiosity

Education

Credentials such as CFA, ACA, or CPA

Track records of outstanding academic performance

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Job description

Overview

We are looking for high quality talent to join Bernstein’s premier Equity Research platform in Asia. We are recruiting for full-time Research Associates for the China Semiconductor team. Our research teams are typically only two or three professionals; therefore, you will have a high level of responsibility and be empowered to make an important contribution.

Responsibilities

• Acquire expertise in China Semiconductors 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.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced financial modelling skills including confident knowledge of Excel and/or experience of analyzing 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 and Mandarin Chinese.
• Track records of outstanding academic performance, including honors and awards.
• Excellent broad-based analytical skills.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg is an advantage.
• Relentless intellectual curiosity and a drive to excel at the highest level.

Benefits

Bernstein is widely recognized as a premier global equity research and brokerage firm, with a trading platform that spans the US, Europe, and Asia.

Bernstein’s brand is defined by our Black books, renowned for their in-depth quantitative forecasts and unmatched industry expertise.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.