Research Associate, TMT, Research

Position Description

This position is responsible for providing support to the Regional Head of Internet & Telecom research. The incumbent is primarily responsible for helping coordinate the regional team, maintain database and help in production of research. Also will assist in fundamental research in analyzing news and helping on surveys.

Key Areas of Responsibilities
• Retrieve and analyse information from databases for all stocks under primary coverage, as well as external data sources e.g. Bloomberg, CEIC, and others.
• Help track and analyse news relating to the sector
• Support sector research analysts for preparation of market reports and presentation materials
• Helps sector research analysts with info requests
• Following 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
• 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
• Excellent interpersonal sensitivity. Excellent communication and management skills to both internal and external clients
• Fluent in English and Mandarin is a must, knowledge in Cantonese is an advantage but not essential