Research Associate, FI, Research

CLSA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

CLSA in Hong Kong is seeking a postgraduate or higher-level analyst to support sector research analysts by preparing market reports and presentation materials. You will retrieve data from databases such as Bloomberg, CEIC and WIND, analyse information for stocks under coverage, and keep models updated after company results.

Travel to China for company visits and independent analysis is required. Fluency in English is essential and Mandarin is preferred; strong Excel and analytical skills are a

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree or higher in business or quantitative field.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical capabilities.
• Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support sector research analysts with market reports and presentations.
• Retrieve and analyse data from Bloomberg, CEIC, WIND and other sources for covered stocks.
• Update models/records after company results; track sector news.
• Assist with client requests and add value with insights.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Mandarin preferred

Financial modelling

Attention to detail

Education

Postgraduate degree or higher

Tools

Bloomberg

CEIC

WIND

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Support sector research analysts for preparation of market reports and presentation materials
• Retrieve and analyse information from databases, external data (e.g. Bloomberg, CEIC, WIND, etc), industry sources and companies for the stocks under primary coverage within a given sector.
• Help track and analyse news relating to the sector
• Helps sector research analysts with client requests
• Following company result announcements, this person will be responsible for updating models/ records for specific companies that he/she might cover individually.
• Travel to China to for company visits and conduct independent company analysis

Requirements

• Postgraduate or above, preferably in business related or quantitative discipline
• Minimum 4 years work experience preferred
• Experience in a large accountancy firm will also be considered
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Understanding of financial modelling and strong Excel skills
• High sense of commercial awareness
• Excellent interpersonal sensitivity. Excellent communication and management skills to both internal and external clients
• Fluent in English is a must and fluent Mandarin preferred