Senior Analyst / Portfolio Manager — US Equities

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,600,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Starbridge Investment Management, a Hong Kong-based firm preparing to launch a quantamental US equities strategy, is seeking a senior investment professional to join the team. This seat covers US equities across sectors and involves leading research and mentoring junior staff.

You will conduct both top-down and bottom-up analysis, generate and present ideas, and own the assumptions behind them. The role reports to the CIO and collaborates with the quantitative desk to feed observations into

Qualifications

• SFC Type 9 RO status now or within the last 6 months.
• At least 7 years buy-side experience with ideas implemented in client portfolios.
• Substantial US equity research experience.
• At least two years leading or mentoring analysts.
• Strong top-down and bottom-up research, modelling, and valuation.
• Curious, data-driven, with depth on a name; quantitative skills a plus.
• Fluent English; Mandarin or Cantonese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct top-down and bottom-up US equity research and generate investment ideas.
• Own assumptions behind ideas and present them to a small senior team including the CIO.
• Work with the quantitative desk, feeding fundamental observations into models and processes.
• Collaborate on decision-making and contribute to strategy ahead of launch.
• Lead or mentor analysts and contribute to a collaborative investment culture.

Skills

SFC Type 9 RO

Buy-side experience

US equity research

Mentoring analysts

Financial modelling

Valuation

Data-driven

Quantitative skills

Job description

• Title will reflect experience
• Quantitative skills are a plus, not a requirement
• Fluent English; Mandarin or Cantonese a plus

Starbridge Investment Management is a Hong Kong-based investment firm preparing to launch a quantamental, long-biased US equities strategy, combining quantitative models with fundamental research and discretionary judgment. We are completing the investment team ahead of launch.

This is an investment seat covering US equities across sectors. You will conduct top-down and bottom-up research, generate and present ideas, and own the assumptions behind them. Decisions are made collectively by a small senior team, and the role reports to the Chief Investment Officer. You will also work with the quantitative desk, feeding fundamental observations into the firm's models and research process.

The successful candidate will be appointed as a Responsible Officer for Type 9 (Asset Management), subject to SFC approval, and as Manager-In-Charge of a Key Business Line, and will carry the oversight responsibilities that come with both.

Requirements

Please apply only if you meet the requirements below.

• You are currently an SFC Type 9 Responsible Officer, or were one within the last six months. We will also consider licensed representatives with at least three years of experience as a portfolio manager or associate portfolio manager who meet the requirements for Type 9 RO approval.
• At least seven years of buy-side experience, with investment ideas you originated and that were implemented in client portfolios.
• Substantial US equity research experience, whether currently covering the market or returning to it.
• At least two years' experience leading or mentoring analysts.
• Strong top-down and bottom-up research, financial modelling, valuation, and the confidence to sit across the table from management.
• Curious and data-driven, with the patience to go deep on a name. Quantitative skills are a plus, not a requirement.
• Fluent English; Mandarin or Cantonese a plus.

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus a discretionary bonus. A performance-linked profit share may also be available. Title will reflect experience. Expected start date: February or March 2027.

Starbridge is preparing its SFC Type 9 licence application.