Early Career Program, Research Associate, Asia Healthcare
- Employer
- Wellington Management Company, LLP
- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Mar 29, 2023
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- Job Function
- Other
- Industry Sector
- Finance - General
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
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About Us
Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
We are transitioning to a hybrid work environment where both remote work and the office play a critical role. Our vision is a future where all employees are empowered to work flexibly to drive the best outcomes for our clients. Flexible work is a mindset and a core value. Our employees are encouraged to work remotely two days a week as a standard practice and will have flexibility in terms of working hours.
About the Role
THE COMPANY
Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management is one of the world's largest independent investment management firms. With US$1.1 trillion in assets under management as of 30 September 2022 we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 50 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.
ROLE
We are seeking to recruit a Research Associate (RA), who will be based in the APAC region (preferably Hong Kong) as part of our Global Healthcare team within our Investment Research Group. The RA will focus on researching healthcare companies in the Emerging Asia region. This fundamental research is expected to lead to differentiated insights derived from asking innovative questions, anticipating trends, identifying risks and potential disruptions in this rapidly changing industry. The ideal candidate is expected be able to communicate and implement those ideas with a highly analytical and detailed approach. The individual will work closely with the EM Asia Healthcare Global Industry Research Analyst as well as portfolio managers and other Global Industry Analysts on the global healthcare team. At Wellington, we consider research to be a core aspect of the investment process and view this as a career position that can be highly challenging and rewarding by helping the firm generate alpha in this important sector
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities for this position will include the following:
We are looking for a self-directed, hard-working team player with a passion for the markets and the Healthcare sector. This position is appropriate for an individual with strong analytical capabilities, good financial modeling skills, and an eagerness to apply their expertise in support of Wellington's Global Industry Research Team.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law . If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMCANINQ@wellington.com .
Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
We are transitioning to a hybrid work environment where both remote work and the office play a critical role. Our vision is a future where all employees are empowered to work flexibly to drive the best outcomes for our clients. Flexible work is a mindset and a core value. Our employees are encouraged to work remotely two days a week as a standard practice and will have flexibility in terms of working hours.
About the Role
THE COMPANY
Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management is one of the world's largest independent investment management firms. With US$1.1 trillion in assets under management as of 30 September 2022 we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 50 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.
ROLE
We are seeking to recruit a Research Associate (RA), who will be based in the APAC region (preferably Hong Kong) as part of our Global Healthcare team within our Investment Research Group. The RA will focus on researching healthcare companies in the Emerging Asia region. This fundamental research is expected to lead to differentiated insights derived from asking innovative questions, anticipating trends, identifying risks and potential disruptions in this rapidly changing industry. The ideal candidate is expected be able to communicate and implement those ideas with a highly analytical and detailed approach. The individual will work closely with the EM Asia Healthcare Global Industry Research Analyst as well as portfolio managers and other Global Industry Analysts on the global healthcare team. At Wellington, we consider research to be a core aspect of the investment process and view this as a career position that can be highly challenging and rewarding by helping the firm generate alpha in this important sector
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities for this position will include the following:
- Performing continuous due diligence on Healthcare companies in Emerging Asia (China, India, Korea, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia)
- Staying abreast of important macro and government policy developments in these countries
- Creating and maintaining detailed financial models to aid in analyzing existing and prospective investments
- Attending company meetings, investment industry conferences, and conferences specific to area of coverage
- Completing complex analytical projects under tight time constraints
- Maintaining the integrity of industry and comparative valuation models
- Contributing to written research
- Making investment recommendations to global investment teams
We are looking for a self-directed, hard-working team player with a passion for the markets and the Healthcare sector. This position is appropriate for an individual with strong analytical capabilities, good financial modeling skills, and an eagerness to apply their expertise in support of Wellington's Global Industry Research Team.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- An undergraduate degree with a strong academic record (preferably in medical sciences)
- Ideally 1-3 years of investment research experience, preferably within the Healthcare industry
- Strong financial modeling skills
- Sound judgment, strong work ethic and highest personal and professional integrity
- Be disciplined with a strong bottom-up fundamental approach to research
- Demonstrated analytical ability
- Self-awareness and resilience to be comfortable when wrong
- Ability building relationships and collaborating with experienced, cross-functional investment teams
- Ability to work independently where needed and make decisions in the face of uncertainty
- Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize time well
- Strong attention to detail
- A strong desire and appetite for continuous learning
- Fluency in English required, fluency in Mandarin Chinese is preferred
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law . If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMCANINQ@wellington.com .
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