Research Associate, Research

CLSA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CLSA in Hong Kong is seeking a proactive researcher to join the Narrative team in the Research department. You will help upgrade alpha models and link quantitative techniques with narrative extraction to support broking activities.

The role focuses on AI/LLM methods, data science applications, and collaboration with global teams to drive performance, insights, and client solutions in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in STEM; PhD preferred.
• 2–4 years relevant experience.
• Strong AI/LLM and analytical skills.
• Proficient English communication.
• Mandarin working knowledge preferred.
• Experience with programming languages.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Narrative Analyst in building models for basket construction.
• Maintain databases combining financial, textual, and alternative data.
• Assist with AI/LLM methodologies and text analytics requests.
• Support management applying data science to international research.
• Prepare data-driven reports and visualizations for clients.

Skills

AI/LLM skills

Programming

Analytical thinking

English communication

Mandarin (preferred)

Education

Postgraduate degree in STEM

PhD preferred

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Position Description

You will be joining an exciting and evolving Narrative team within the Research department. You will assist in three parallel team mission statements: (1) upgrade our alpha producing models to the most advanced AI techniques available to enhance performance and feedback loops, (2) develop new techniques that links alpha models to quantitative narrative extraction to form a bridge between quantitative techniques and traditional broking, and (3) support department management in applying data science and these cutting edge techniques to enhance overall research performance. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for assisting the development and maintenance of models including AI-based semantics model for alpha-generating thematic baskets, macro and market analysis, and working with global teams on joint projects.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Support the Narrative Analyst and Narrative Scientist in building and maintaining models for basket construction and recommendation optimization
• Build and maintain structured databases combining financial, textual, and alternative data
• Assist with internal research requests, especially those linked to AI/LLM methodologies and text analytics
• Support department management in applying data science to improve the international research business
• Contribute to strategic research and presentation projects for both internal and external clients
• Collaborate with different teams to integrate narrative analytics into broader product and client solutions
• Monitor and evaluate model performance, ensuring continuous improvement through testing, validation, and refinement
• Prepare clear, data-driven reports and visualizations to effectively communicate insights to the business
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as required

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in STEM fields, PhD is preferred
• Minimum 2 to 4 years relevant experience
• Strong analytical, technical and AI/LLM skills; hands-on experience on AI application is preferred
• Creative and analytical with the ability to present ideas articulately and in compelling English
• Working knowledge of Mandarin is preferred
• Experience with at least one programming language
• Demonstrable experience and ability to multitask, prioritize and operate in a fast moving, challenging environment