Research Associate, TMT, Research

CLSA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

CLSA seeks a Technology, Media and Telecommunications Research Associate to support the Australia Research team from Hong Kong. You will coordinate research activities, update models, compile daily packs, and assist a senior analyst on client requests. The role involves deep dives into industry themes, including ESG analyses and news reviews.

You will work with senior analysts, collect data, manage databases, accompany clients on visits, and contribute to ad hoc research projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in a business-related discipline, preferably with finance or accounting.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Research Associate or related finance role.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior analysts on specific research projects.
• Collect data and compile answers for client requests.
• Update and help develop financial models.
• Maintain databases of economic and industry data.
• Accompany clients on visits and produce notes.
• Maintain sound working relationships with Corporates, Clients, the Government, and industry organisations.
• Business travels for company visits and conduct independent company analysis.
• Assist in ad hoc projects whenever necessary.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Financial modelling

Client communication

Research coordination

Education

Master's degree in business/finance

Job description

We are looking for Technology, Media and Telecommunications Research Associate who will be responsible for providing support to the Australia Research team. The incumbent is primarily responsible for coordinating research activities (e.g., compiling research for daily packs, updating models and helping to arrange industry meetings) and working with a senior analyst on research projects and client requests. The incumbent will also assist in fundamental research through deep dives on industry thematic including ESG and analysing news.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Assist senior analysts on specific research projects
• Collect data and compile answers for clients requests
• Update and help develop financial models
• Maintain databases of economic and industry specific data
• Accompany clients on visits and produce notes
• Maintain sound working relationships with Corporates, Clients, the Government, and industry organisations
• Business travels for company visits and conduct independent company analysis
• Assist in ad hoc project whenever necessary

Requirements

• Master degree or above in business related discipline, preferably with finance and/or accounting major
• Minimum 4 years' experience as a Research Associate. Alternatively investment banking, accounting, wealth management background would be an advantage
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong understanding of financial modelling
• Ability to work under pressure when required
• Excellent interpersonal sensitivity
• High sense of commercial awareness
• Excellent communication, relationship and management skills to both internal and external clients