Equity Research, Associate - Financial Institutions (China/Hong Kong)

Our top-ranked Equity Research team produces alpha-generating, high-conviction insights that drive investment debates across global markets. 

We are seeking an Associate to join the China/HK Financial Institutions equity research team and will play an integral role in supporting the team's research franchise. The role involves financial modelling, sector and company analysis, and client engagement, contributing to differentiated, high-quality research output.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a strong emphasis on accuracy, independence, and compliance.

Responsibilities include 

• Support team's coverage across the sector- banks, insurance, and diversified financials.
• Maintain models and database, retrieve and analyze information from company filings and external data source.
• Monitor company announcements, industry news flow, macro, and policy developments closely.
• Conduct fundamental research on listed companies, including financial analysis, earning forecasting, valuation, and investment recommendation.
• Draft timely company updates and high-quality research reports on industry developments and long-term thematic trends.
• Contribute to franchise-building initiatives through thematic projects and regional collaborations.
• Respond promptly to requests for data, analysis, financial models, and bespoke research.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 year of relevant experience in sell-side or buyside equity research.
• Experience in FIG sector is preferred.
• Strong attentive to details and great ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and quality in timely manner.
• Strong financial modeling, accounting, and valuation skills, with the ability to analyze financial trends, business landscape, and industry dynamics.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Fluency in English required; Mandarin is a plus given regional corporate and client interaction.
• Self-motivated, collaborative team player with intellectual curiosity, sound business judgement, and interest in financial markets and equity investing. 

About Us

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

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