Research Associate, Thematic, Research

CITIC Securities International Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CITIC Securities International is seeking a diligent analyst to support the Thematic Research team focused on deep technologies. You will build and maintain financial models, analyze data, and contribute to unique research outputs while tracking sector news and responding to client requests.

The role requires postgraduate level study, 3+ years of experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and excellent English. Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate or above in business related or engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills with financial modelling experience.
• Excellent communication and management skills to clients.

Responsibilities

• Cover deeptech and energy companies.
• Support thematic research team in preparation of market reports and presentations.
• Retrieve and analyse information from databases, external data, industry sources and companies for stocks under coverage.
• Help track and analyse news relating to the sector.
• Support sector research analysts with client requests.
• Follow company results announcements, update financial models and records for specific companies under coverage.

Skills

Financial modelling

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Client management

English proficiency

Mandarin (preferred)

Education

Postgraduate degree or above

Business or engineering background

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

CITIC Securities International is a wholly owned subsidiary of CITIC Securities and its overseas business platform.

Our award-winning research, extensive footprint in Asia, direct links to China and highly experienced finance professionals set us apart within the industry.

As part of CITIC Securities (SSE: 600030, SEHK: 6030), China’s leading investment bank, CITIC Securities International is uniquely positioned to facilitate cross-border capital flows and connect China to the world and the world to China.

CITIC Securities International operates from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. We offer comprehensives financial solutions to a large and diverse client base that includes global institutional investors, corporations, governments and high-net-worth individuals.

Position Description

This position is responsible for providing support to the Thematic Research team in their coverage of the deep technologies. The role is primarily responsible for assisting with the building and servicing of financial models, analysis of data, and the production of unique research product. The individual will also assist in compiling news and working with the analyst to provide commentary on the impact on the respective stocks and sectors.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Cover deeptech and energy companies
• Support thematic research team in preparation of market reports and presentations
• Retrieve and analyse information from databases, external data, industry sources and companies for the stocks under primary coverage within assigned sector
• Help track and analyse news relating to the sector
• Support sector research analysts with client requests
• Follow company results announcements, update financial models and records for specific companies under individual coverage

Requirements

• Postgraduate or above, preferably in business related or engineering discipline
• Minimum 3 years of work experience
• Experience in a large accountancy firm or startup will also be considered
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Good understanding of financial modelling and strong Excel skills
• Creative storytelling abilities and strong PowerPoint skills
• Strong sense of commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and management skills to both internal and external clients
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, proficiency in Mandarin is preferred