Equity Analyst (China specialist)

GUOLINE ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial advisory firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced equity research analyst to conduct fundamental analysis of companies in China. The role involves generating investment recommendations, preparing financial models, and communicating ideas to the management team. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, fluency in Mandarin Chinese, and a minimum of 10 years' experience in equity research. This position offers a dynamic work environment, focusing on global equities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in fundamental equity research.
• Strong financial modelling experience and understanding of valuation principles.
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese for reading financial documents.

Responsibilities

• Conducting equity research on Chinese companies.
• Performing fundamental analysis and due diligence.
• Preparing financial models and investment recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Mandarin Chinese fluency

Valuation methodologies

Investing knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Bloomberg

Education

Bachelor degree in a related field

CFA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bloomberg

Job description

The role conducts equity research and fundamental stock selection analysis of companies in China, to provide investment recommendations to the portfolio management team (consisting of the Chief Investment Officer and General Manager, Investment) and internal clients, and to assist with the management of the equity portfolios. The role will be part of a team of generalist equity analysts covering global equities.

The role requires strong analytical and financial modelling skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the screening of stock ideas, idea generation, bottom-up fundamental analysis, and due diligence of listed Chinese companies, in order to make investment recommendations in-line with the team’s investment processes.
• Ability to apply bottom-up fundamental approach to equity research.
• Carry out due diligence on companies including conducting interviews with company management, competitors, suppliers, and customers where possible.
• Prepare financial models and written investment recommendations incorporating financial analysis and qualitative due diligence.
• Communicating investment ideas to the portfolio management team.
• Conduct ongoing due diligence and monitoring of portfolio companies.
• Monitor sector, market and economic conditions and assess their impact on portfolios.
• Assisting the portfolio managers with the management of the equity portfolios.
• Provide investment advisory services to internal clients where required.

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor degree in a related field.
• Additional professional certification, e.g. CFA preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience of fundamental equity research, preferably on the buy-side with a focus on investing in Chinese companies.
• Fluent in written and verbal Mandarin Chinese to read Chinese financial statements, reports, and press releases, and liaise/engage with investee companies and stakeholders in business mandarin where required.
• Strong financial modelling experience, backed by a strong understanding of valuation and accounting methodologies and principles.
• Strong knowledge of investing and financial markets, particularly in the equity asset class.
• Intellectual curiosity & honesty.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Bloomberg.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.