Senior TMT Research Specialist (Soft tech focused)

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; Remote; HKD 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible globally working environment

Exposure to public and private markets

Direct access to senior decision-makers

Job summary

An investment management firm in Hong Kong is seeking a skilled professional with extensive experience in TMT research. The role involves conducting in-depth research across soft tech verticals and providing investment due diligence support. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical and financial modeling skills, and fluency in both Mandarin and English. This position offers high visibility and direct access to senior decision-makers in a globally minded, tech-focused investment platform.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in TMT research or related fields.
• Deep sector knowledge in global software and internet ecosystems.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth global research across soft tech verticals.
• Support evaluation of public technology companies through financial modeling.
• Produce investment memos and sector reports for internal decision-makers.

Skills

TMT research experience

Financial modeling skills

Analytical storytelling

Interpersonal skills

Mandarin language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in finance or related fields

Job description

• A reputable investment management company in Hong Kong
• Flexible globally working environment

About Our Client

Our client is a technology‑driven multi-family office founded by successful tech entrepreneurs, with shareholders coming from the former and current leadership team of a global Tech Giant. The firm operates as a long‑term multi‑asset investment company, deploying its own capital across public and private equities, private credit, real estate, and other asset classes on a global scale.
Leveraging the team's deep industry knowledge and extensive technology network, Our client focuses heavily on investments in both public and private technology companies.

Job Description

1. Industry & Thematic Research (Soft Tech Focus)

• Conduct in-depth global research across soft tech verticals, including SaaS, cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI applications, software infrastructure, digital media, and platform technologies.
• Analyze industry structure, competitive dynamics, technological evolution, regulation, and long‑term disruption patterns.
• Maintain and update proprietary sector models, databases, and thematic frameworks.
• Identify transformative industry themes and deliver forward‑looking insights to the investment team.

1. Investment Due Diligence & Support

• Support the evaluation of public technology companies through financial modeling, valuation analysis, and ongoing monitoring.
• Participate in due diligence for private technology investments, including industry validation, competitive benchmarking, and strategic assessment.
• Provide high‑quality research input for multi‑asset investment decisions aligned with Ikaria's technology‑focused mandate.

1. Communication & Thought Leadership

• Produce investment memos, sector reports, and thematic papers for internal decision‑makers.
• Present findings to the investment committee and key shareholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry experts, technology executives, bankers, research providers, and the broader innovation ecosystem.

The Successful Applicant

Technical Expertise

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in TMT research, preferably in buy‑side/sell‑side equity research, strategy consulting, investment banking, or within the software/tech industry.
• Deep sector knowledge in global software and internet ecosystems.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills; familiarity with technology capital markets.

Analytical Ability

• Ability to synthesize complex technology trends into actionable investment insights.
• Skilled at interpreting industry data, market indicators, and emerging innovation cycles.
• Strong written communication with clear, concise analytical storytelling in both Mandarin and English

Soft Skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset aligned with the culture of a technology‑founded investment platform.
• High degree of ownership, independence, and intellectual curiosity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working within a lean, high‑performance team.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in finance, economics, engineering, computer science, data science, or related fields is preferred.

What's on Offer

• Work within a technology‑founded, globally minded multi‑family office backed by experienced tech leaders from Global Tech Giant.
• Exposure to both public and private markets with a strong focus on global technology ecosystems.
• High visibility role with direct access to senior decision‑makers.
• Join a forward‑thinking investment platform built on deep technology expertise and long‑term capital orientation.