Investment Research Analyst

STONE BENCH CAPITAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Singapore MAS-licensed Hedge Fund is seeking a Research Analyst to leverage AI in investment research and portfolio management. The ideal candidate is a fresh graduate or has 2-3 years of relevant experience, particularly in ECM or equity research, with proficiency in IT development using AI tools like Python. Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin are essential for analyzing the Greater China markets. This role offers growth potential linked directly to contributions in a lean team environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in IT development using AI tools.
• Fresh graduates or 2-3 years relevant experience in Finance.
• Language proficiency: Fluent in English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Maximize efficiency in Research and Operations using AI.
• Automate data gathering and market reporting processes.
• Research IPO opportunities in Greater China.

Skills

AI development

Data scraping

Data analysis

Market monitoring

Fluent English

Fluent Mandarin

Education

Engineering or Science background

Tools

Python

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Research Analyst (AI-Driven Investment & Portfolio Management)

Basic Information

Position: Research Analyst (AI-Driven Investment & Portfolio Management)

Company: Stone Bench Capital (Singapore MAS-licensed Hedge Fund)

Location: Asia Square, CBD, Singapore

Role Type: Full-time (Fresh Graduate or 2-3 Years Experience)

Probation: Fresh graduates can be subject to 3-month internship before converting to a full-time position

About Stone Bench Capital

Stone Bench Capital is a Singapore-based, MAS-licensed Hedge Fund. We specialize in identifying high-chance of profitable opportunities across Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, and the US, with a focus on IPOs, Block Deals, and Event-Driven strategies. We are looking for a Research Analyst to support Investment research and portfolio management operations by leveraging AI-based IT systems.

Cultural Fit (Read Carefully)

We keep our team lean and elite. We believe that as organizations grow too large, internal politics erode efficiency, compensation dilutes, and performance regresses to the mean.

This role is NOT for you if:

You prioritize Work-Life Balance (WLB) over rapid career growth and achievement.

You prefer a predictable, passive role where you only do what you are told.

You are looking for the comfort and structured training programs of a large corporation.

This role IS for you if:

You are relentless, self-driven, and possess an ownership mindset.

You want uncapped growth potential and rewards directly linked to your contribution.

You proactively find work, propose solutions, and obsess over expanding your capacity.

Responsibilities

Your primary goal is to maximize efficiency in Research and Operations using AI/Tech, and to support our multi-market investment strategies.

1. AI-Driven System Development & Research
   • Leverage AI tools to automate data gathering, market monitoring, and reporting processes.
   • Build and maintain systems that extract high-quality insights from raw market data.
   • Conduct analysis on Deep-Tech sectors (AI, Energy, Robotics, Biotech, Space) across the US and China.
   • Note: IT capability (coding/AI utilization) is prioritized over traditional finance knowledge.
2. Investment Analysis & IR
   • Research Korea, Hong Kong, and Japan IPO/Pre-IPO companies.
   • Participate in IR meetings and draft investment memos.
   • Analyze equity investment opportunities in Hong Kong (China), Japan, and the US.
3. Fund Operations Support
   • Manage daily operations for funds investing in Korea, Hong Kong, and Japan (IPO, Block Deal, Event-Driven).
   • Support trade execution, settlement, and fund reporting.

Qualifications

Requirements

1. Fresh Graduates or candidates with 2-3 years of relevant experience (ECM, Equity Research, Equity Sales, Equity Investment, Event-Driven Investment).
2. Engineering or Science background is strongly preferred
3. Must be proficient in IT development using AI (e.g., Python, LLM integration, Data Scraping/Automation).
4. Language: Fluent in English and Mandarin (Mandatory for analyzing Greater China markets and communicating with stakeholders)
5. Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) ONLY.