Junior Writing Analyst, PWM Research

UOB Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 446,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

UOB Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking a Junior Writing Analyst to join PWM Research in Hong Kong. The role focuses on editing, writing, translation (English to Chinese) and marketing communications, with exposure to sector and stock research.

The candidate should have strong English and Chinese writing skills, a finance or economics background and the ambition to build a long-term career in investment research, meeting daily publication deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in equity research, financial analysis or related writing.
• Fluency in English and Chinese; strong writing and editing skills.
• Able to meet daily publication deadlines and verify facts.

Responsibilities

• Edit and write short English-language research reports and company commentaries daily.
• Translate research reports from English into Chinese using AI tools.
• Coordinate with publication team for distribution of PWM Research.
• Promote PWM Research to increase readership and maximise impact of content.
• Prepare research materials, marketing collateral and client materials.
• Research sectors and stocks as directed by the CIO.
• Attend client meetings with the CIO when required.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Translation

Financial markets knowledge

English & Chinese fluency

Research presentation

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI writing tools

Financial research databases

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Junior Writing Analyst to join PWM Research. This is an entry-level analyst-track role for a candidate with strong writing capability, sound financial and market knowledge, and the ambition to develop a long-term career in investment research. The role has a primary focus on research editing, writing, English-to-Chinese translation and marketing communications, while offering structured exposure to sector and stock research.

Responsibilities:

• Editing and writing: Review, edit and write short English-language research reports and company commentaries on a daily basis. This includes updates on key developments in REITs, property, finance, structured products, unit trusts, ETFs, commodities and forex in the Hong Kong, Mainland China and US markets. Produce sharp, punchy and well-structured content with clear messages and actionable investment ideas
• Translation: Translate research reports from English into written Chinese using AI and related productivity tools. Ensure the final Chinese output is equally clear and sharp
• Publication: Work closely with the publication team to ensure the smooth, accurate and timely distribution of PWM Research through email, web and other relevant channels
• Marketing communications: Promote PWM Research to increase readership and maximise the impact of research content, including through messaging groups, media and social-media channels. Collaborate closely with the Marketing team on content distribution
• Research materials and collateral: Prepare, update and refine research materials, marketing collateral and customised client materials, including market summaries, stock updates, earnings previews and reviews, and thematic reports
• Research support: Conduct research on selected sectors and stocks as directed by the CIO. The initial coverage remit may include a focused sector with scope to expand as the candidate develops
• Client and market engagement: Support the institutional sales business by accompanying the CIO in sales engagements and client meetings to discuss our coverage industries and companies when required

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Finance, Economics, Business, Journalism or a related discipline. Candidates with demonstrable financial-market knowledge will be preferred
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in equity research, financial analysis, market-content writing, financial journalism or a related field
• Strong interest in financial markets, investment products and equity research, with the ambition to build a long-term career as an investment analyst
• Excellent written English and Chinese, with the ability to communicate complex investment ideas clearly and concisely. Fluency in spoken English and Chinese is required
• Strong writing, editing and translation skills, with careful attention to accuracy, clarity and consistency
• Sound analytical, research and presentation skills, and the ability to identify material market developments and investment messages
• Comfortable using AI and related tools responsibly to support translation, writing and research workflows, with the judgement to verify facts, figures and final output
• Self-motivated, organised and able to work effectively under daily publication deadlines

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## More Job Information

Salary

• 40000 - 50000 / MONTH

Job Function

• 銀行 · 金融服務 - 私人銀行服務

Location

• 灣仔

Employment Term

• 全職

Education

• 學士