About the job My client, a leading hedge fund with a strong presence in Asia, is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its Hong Kong team. This is a high‑impact role offering direct exposure to the investment process and close collaboration with an experienced portfolio manager.
The successful candidate will focus on Greater China equities, with a particular emphasis on the Technology and Semiconductor sectors. The role offers the opportunity to conduct deep fundamental research, generate differentiated investment insights, and contribute directly to portfolio decisions within a high‑conviction, fundamental investing framework.
The Opportunity
- This position is ideal for a self‑driven professional with a passion for understanding businesses and markets.
- You will be part of a collaborative, intellectually rigorous team that values independent thinking and analytical depth.
- The firm provides a flat, merit‑based structure, significant resources, and a culture of learning and partnership between analysts and portfolio managers.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed bottom‑up research on listed companies across China and Hong Kong, with a focus on the Technology / Semiconductor sector.
- Build and maintain financial models, perform valuation analysis, and assess company fundamentals, competitive positioning, and management quality.
- Monitor earnings results, industry developments, regulatory changes, and macro trends that may affect investment theses.
- Develop and present clear, well‑supported investment recommendations to the portfolio manager.
- Engage regularly with company management teams, sell‑side analysts, and industry experts to refine views and source new ideas.
- Collaborate with investment team members to discuss positioning, risk, and portfolio construction considerations.
Candidate Profile
- 3-8+ years of experience in equity research, buy‑side investing, or investment banking, with Greater China coverage.
- Strong understanding of Technology, Internet, or Semiconductor industries.
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with a solid command of financial modelling and valuation techniques.
- Fluent in Mandarin and English with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, commercial acumen, and the ability to think independently.
- Collaborative yet self‑motivated - capable of producing original, high‑conviction insights in a fast‑moving environment.
Why Join
- Front‑Office Exposure: Work directly with the portfolio manager on live investment ideas from day one.
- High‑Conviction Investing: Be part of a team focused on deep research and long‑term value creation - not benchmark‑driven trading.
- Professional Growth: Build expertise within a flat organisation that rewards insight, ownership, and initiative.
- Global Platform: Access robust research infrastructure and the perspectives of a global investment network.
- Culture of Excellence: Join a collaborative, intellectually engaged, and high‑performing team that values integrity and continuous improvement.