Research Analyst, Global Emerging Markets - Mandarin Speaking

Research Analyst – Global Emerging Markets, Chinese Equities

We are looking for a London-based, Mandarin-speaking analyst covering China.

The successful candidate will work closely with highly experienced fund managers and research and recommend Chinese equities for inclusion in the portfolios.

The analyst must display strong numerical, analytical and communication skills.

• What You’ll Do
• Responsible for the analysis of Chinese companies with a view to making stock recommendations to fund managers for inclusion in the emerging market equity portfolios.
• Undertake the analysis of company reports and accounts, evaluating company business models and economic conditions that impact sectors or companies under coverage.
• Build complex financial models incorporating financial projections and utilize different fair‑value methodologies to establish fair‑value estimates.
• Communicate investment views and conviction effectively to fund managers, both in writing and verbally.
• Conduct management interactions, both meetings and conference calls, and undertake research trips to countries under coverage.
• Participate in strategy meetings, client and potential client meetings and meetings with consultants.
• Develop your skill set and support the development of other members of the analyst team.
• The Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications You Need
• Role Specific
• Business‑level fluency in Mandarin (reading and speaking) is essential due to research coverage of Chinese equities and regular interaction with Chinese companies and stakeholders.

A deep understanding of China’s markets and culture is highly desirable.

• Ideally candidates have substantial investment experience, preferably with an established track record in Chinese markets, but we welcome applications from candidates with varying levels of experience who can demonstrate the required skills and knowledge.
• We are looking for a generalist analyst, though certain sector experience may be highly valued and we may have the flexibility to manage coverage to a successful candidate’s sector or industry expertise.
• Desk Specific
• Graduate or ACA (or equivalent) with an exceptional academic record.
• Strong interest in business, investing and markets.
• Strong numerical, reasoning and analytical ability.
• Strong evidence of ability to interpret data and information to form an investment conclusion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player.
• Strong self‑awareness and responsive to feedback; relentlessly seeks improvement.
• Ability to plan workload independently.
• Microsoft Office essential, to include Word and Excel. Knowledge of Bloomberg an advantage.

We’re an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio‑economic background or any other protected characteristics.

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