Position Description
This position is responsible for providing support to Research Analyst. The role is primarily responsible for assisting with the building and servicing of financial models, the analysis of data and the production of the research product. The individual will also assist in compiling news and working with the analyst to provide commentary on the impact on the respective stocks and sectors.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
- Support Financial sector research analysts for preparation of market reports and presentation materials
- Retrieve and analyse information from databases, external data (e.g. Bloomberg, CEIC, WIND, etc), industry sources and companies for the stocks under primary coverage within a given sector.
- Help track and analyse news relating to the sector
- Help sector research analysts with client requests
- Follow company result announcements, this person will be responsible for updating models/ records for specific companies that he/she might cover individually.
- Travel to China to for company visits and conduct independent company analysis
Requirements
- Bachelor degree or above, preferably in business related or quantitative discipline
- 2-3 years research experience related to banks/brokers/fintech, or work experience with a financial company. Independent stock coverage experience preferred
- Experience in a large accountancy firm will also be considered
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Understanding of financial modelling and strong Excel skills
- High sense of commercial awareness
- Good communication and management skills to both internal and external clients
- Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese