You will work closely with a Senior Analyst to conduct in-depth industry and company analysis and contribute to written research products. Candidates must demonstrate a track record of outstanding academic performance and possess advanced financial modelling skills, including confident knowledge of Excel. Proficiency in both English and Mandarin Chinese is required for verbal and written communication.
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We are looking for high-quality talent to join Bernstein’s premier Equity Research platform in Hong Kong. We are recruiting for full‑time Research Associates. Our research teams are typically made up of two or three professionals; therefore, you will have a high level of responsibility and be empowered to make an important contribution.
As a Research Associate you will:
Acquire expertise in your sector working with a Senior Analyst who is a seasoned industry expert.
Become adept at in-depth analysis of your industry and companies.
Contribute to our highly differentiated written product
Build relationships with company managements as well as sales, trading, and institutional clients
We make a strong commitment to Associate development and will give you opportunities to gain visibility and incremental responsibility over time. While our culture is intellectually rigorous, it is also very collegial and fun – Associates participate in a range of activities including philanthropy, development and leadership programmes, social events, mentoring and annual on- and off-sites.
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Our Research Associates typically possess:
Track records of outstanding academic performance from leading educational institutions
Advanced financial modelling skills including confident knowledge of Excel and/or experience of analysing financial companies
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin Chinese
Relentless intellectual curiosity and a drive to excel at the highest level
Team players who seek a highly rigorous and collegial environment for their career development
Strong candidates with more experience may be considered for a Senior Research Associate role
Why join us
Bernstein is widely recognized as a premier global equity research and brokerage firm, with a trading platform that spans the US, Europe, and Asia. Our research and trading capabilities are sought out by leading investment managers around the world, and we have a long history of our research receiving #1 rankings for overall quality and industry knowledge.
Research is our legacy and foundation. Our brand is defined by our Blackbooks, renowned for their in-depth quantitative forecasts and unmatched industry expertise. Our Research Analysts are thought leaders who typically have many years of direct experience in the industries they cover. Our reputation is for the very highest caliber of disciplined investment and industry analysis.
Business insight
In 2019 Bernstein acquired Autonomous Research, a highly regarded global financial services independent research firm. This acquisition further strengthened us as the preeminent provider of the highest-quality research to our clients worldwide.
On April 1, 2024, Alliance Bernstein and Societe Generale announced the official launch of Bernstein, a new joint venture expanding our global cash equities and equity research business. Clients now have unparalleled equity liquidity access and a full range of integrated services, leveraging Bernstein’s cash equities and research capabilities and Societe Generale’s equity derivatives, prime services and equity capital markets offering.
AI tools can be useful to edit and refine your application. However, we are keen to hear your authentic voice so an over reliance on AI-generated content in your application is discouraged.
If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply, and we will manage your application. At Bernstein, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.
