Emerging Markets Equity Research Associate

Vontobel Asset Management is a specialist investment manager with a multi-boutique approach. Each of our boutiques draws on dedicated investment talent, an established performance culture and robust risk management. We provide leading-edge products and solutions for both institutional and intermediary clients with a strong commitment for delivering performance. You will be part of the mtx team, which belongs to the Conviction Equities Boutique.
As an active, pure bottom-up equity manager, we invest in attractively valued companies in emerging markets that are leading both in terms of their profitability (ROIC) as well as their competitive position. We generate our investment ideas by a strict fundamental bottom-up investment process that aims to identify miss-priced quality stocks. We combine quantitative screens with qualitative bottom-up research. All our investments need to fulfill our proprietary set of ESG requirement. We follow a strong team based collaborative approach:
The investment team looks to add an Equity Research Associate to cover Emerging Market equities. You will work as a generalist and help our team of senior investment specialists conduct equity research, process relevant investment research and information. Our team is based in Zurich and Hong Kong.

What would your role be? 

• Supporting our analysts to perform their fundamental analysis on emerging market stocks which includes: The understanding of the key drivers of companies, sector dynamics and supply/demand situations and trends in close collaboration with the sell side
• Assisting the senior analyst in preparing the relevant research documents
• Helping the team to understand industry dynamics and trends as well as the industry positioning of a company
• Administrative support of the team and maintenance of our research library

What are we looking for?

• The candidate must demonstrate good company knowledge and an understanding of the business models of companies
• The candidate must have strong modeling and valuation skills
• The analyst must demonstrate a good understanding of key ESG issues and risks

The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics:

• The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of investment experience with a top institution on the buy-side or sell-side
• Strong academic background with at least a bachelor’s degree
• High degree of intellectual curiosity, versatility and self-motivation
• Committed and disciplined with strong working ethics
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good team player
• CFA Charter holder
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.

Location: Zurich or Hong Kong

What do we offer?

• Experienced, diverse team in an international environment.
• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.
• Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels.
• Collaborative spirit with opportunities to learn and thrive.

We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. By 2030, we want to be known as one of the leading and most trusted global investment firms. We have 2,300+ engaged professionals, based in 27 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich.

Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.

If you have any questions you can contact us through our contact form.