Equity Research Analyst, China Industrials

Equity Research Analyst, China Industrials

Location: Hong Kong

About the Role

We are seeking an Equity Research Analyst with experience in the industrial / autos / battery / energy sector to join our research team in Hong Kong to support our Portfolio Manager by providing high-quality research and analytical support.

In this role, you will work on financial modeling, forecasting, company and industry research, earnings analysis, database maintenance, and thematics. You will also use internal AI and research tools to improve efficiency, automate repeatable workflows, and enhance the quality and timeliness of research output.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and update detailed financial models, forecasts, and valuation frameworks
• Analyze quarterly results, company disclosures, earnings transcripts, management commentary, and key operating drivers
• Conduct fundamental company and industry research to support investment analysis
• Monitor news flow, industry developments, market trends, and regulatory changes relevant to the sector / companies
• Maintain and update internal databases, comparable company trackers, and recurring research materials
• Support thematic analysis, sector work, cross-company comparisons, and screening exercises
• Prepare materials ahead of earnings, company meetings, industry events, and other key catalysts
• Help improve research processes by identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and workflow enhancement

AI and Research Tools

• Leverage internal AI and research tools to drive efficiency across research workflows
• Use approved tools to support tasks such as news tracking, transcript summarization, document synthesis, data extraction, and research preparation
• Help automate repetitive, manual tasks while ensuring that analyst judgment, validation, and accountability remain central to final outputs
• Contribute to the adoption of AI-enabled workflows and best practices within the research team

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in equity research experience with buy side or sell side is required
• Strong capabilities in financial modeling, valuation, and fundamental analysis
• Hands-on experience with databases such as Bloomberg, Visible Alpha, Neilsen IQ etc.
• Exposure to data, automation, or AI-enabled research workflows 
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• High level of ownership, professionalism, proactiveness and intellectual curiosity
• Fluent Chinese language skill is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong academic record: CFA or progress toward CFA is a plus