Global Investment Research, Equity Research, Advance Materials/Specialty Chemicals, Associate /Vice

YOUR IMPACT
Are you passionate about research and generating investment ideas? We're looking for a professional to join our Advance Materials/Specialty Chemicals team in Hong Kong (preferred location) or Shanghai, to develop valuable insights and investment ideas for our clients.

OUR IMPACT
From macroeconomic forecasts to individual stock analysis, our team develops tools and insights to help shape investment strategies for clients and the firm. Our analysts/ associates work on client-focused research in the equity, fixed-income, currency, and commodities markets, mining big data that enters markets around the world each day to identify game-changing insights. You'll be part of a team that is intellectually curious, creative, analytical, and passionate about performing market research.
JOB SUMMARY
The successful candidate would be working closely with the senior writing analyst in the Hong Kong/ Shanghai - Advance Materials/Specialty Chemicals teams to analyse companies and stocks within the sector and the factors that affect the industry as a whole.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
We are looking for a Senior Associate or Vice President to join our Equity Research team. Principal responsibilities include:

• Be responsible for the specific analysis of individual companies and their equities within the Advanced Materials sector (publishing reports, initiating sales calls and marketing investment opinions)
• Produce regular reports summarizing findings and predictions, as well as responsibility for the sector news flow and contributing to overall sector views/pieces
• Develop financial models and interpret data and analysis on market, economic and political events
• Develop strong relationships and have regular communications with the Equities sales force and traders, clients and companies' management
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior team members to build technical and soft skills

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR
QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors in chemical engineering/material science degree, and CFA qualification is preferred
• PHD and engineering educational background is a plus
• Minimum 5 year of equity research experience covering sectors in e.g. materials, EV materials, diversified industrials is preferred
• Strong understanding of the Advance Materials or research experience
• Comparable/relevant business/financial/consulting experience preferred
• Strong writing and communication skills in both English and Mandarin
• Excellent modeling skills are required as well as a solid grounding in accounting/financial fundamentals
• Highly analytical thinker and writer
• Ability to respond quickly to changing situations is a must
• Well-developed commercial attitude and client marketing/relationship management skills
• Demonstrable time management and prioritization skills desirable

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