Equity Research - Industrials – Analyst

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. seeks an Equity Research Analyst in Hong Kong to leverage data, models, and client insights for actionable reports and strategies.

You will work on thematic sector research, communicate findings to clients, and coordinate fact-finding trips and investor tours. The role requires at least 1 year of analytical experience, a data-science related degree, and proficiency in Mandarin for reading Chinese disclosures and engaging with clients.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience with proven analytical skills in data or finance.
• Bachelor's degree in a Data Science-related field or equivalent.
• Ability to independently arrange fact-finding trips and channel-check meetings.
• Entrepreneurial drive with strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to build and explain models with base and sensitivity cases.
• Strong understanding of industry drivers, markets, and competition.
• Ability to synthesize information and present a clear thesis.
• Proficiency in Mandarin for reading Chinese disclosures and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to thematic sector reports and cross-team projects.
• Handle day-to-day client requests efficiently.
• Communicate team ideas persuasively to internal and external parties.
• Organize fact-finding trips and investor tours on bespoke requests.
• Suggest new approaches to enhance the franchise as a business.
• Understand and adhere to risk management and regulatory rules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Entrepreneurial drive

Modeling

Communication

Mandarin reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science-related field

Job description

If you are passionate and driven to set and achieve challenging goals, you have found the right team.

As an Analyst in the Equity Research team, you will leverage advanced tools, models, and data to provide clients with original and actionable insights, reports, commentaries, and strategies. Our team is dedicated to delivering first-class research, which is core to our value proposition and what our clients expect from us.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to thematic sector reports; collaborate on cross-sector projects with other teams.
• Handle day-to-day client requests and needs efficiently.
• Communicate your team's ideas persuasively to internal and external parties, tailoring communications to client needs.
• Organize fact-finding trips and channel-check meetings upon clients' bespoke requests or for investor tours.
• Suggest new approaches or ideas to enhance your franchise as a business.
• Understand and adhere to the firm's risk management policies and applicable legal and regulatory rules.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• At least 1 year of experience with proven analytical skills, not limited to accounting and finance.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a Data Science-related field.
• Ability to independently arrange fact-finding trips and channel-check meetings.
• Entrepreneurial drive with strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to complete a robust model (base and sensitivity cases) from start to finish with minimal guidance; mastery of the levers in the model.
• Ability to discuss in detail your understanding of the fundamentals/drivers (competitive landscape, risks) of your industry/country and thoroughly understand drivers of relevant markets to explain and anticipate market movements.
• Ability to synthesize disparate pieces of information and articulate a compelling thesis or argument clearly and cogently.
• Proficiency in Mandarin with the ability to read and analyze Chinese-language company disclosures and engage with Mandarin-speaking clients and corporates.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Strong preference for candidates with data science or consulting backgrounds who can think outside the box and conduct non-consensus/thematic research.
• Demonstrates creativity in solving problems and always looks for new ways of doing things.
• Ability to thrive under competitive pressures and remain focused on client needs.
• Ability to interact comfortably with business clients and management.
• A CFA/CPA, or progress toward a CFA/CPA, is a plus.