Position Description
We are looking for a Research Associate/Research Assistant who will be responsible for providing support to senior analysts in our Sydney office and other members of the Australian research team. The incumbent is primarily responsible for collating and updating industry and company specific data, updating models and working with the research team on research projects and client requests. The incumbent will also assist in fundamental research through deep dives on industry thematics and analysing news. The associate/assistant should view their role as an integral part of the team’s success. Effective teamwork contributors; actively generate ideas for the teams development; communicate issues that require action; support each other and ask for help when needed.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
Assist senior analysts on specific research projects.
Collect data and compile answers for client requests.
Update and help develop financial models.
Maintain databases of economic and industry specific data.
Accompany clients on visits and produce notes.
Assist in fundamental research.
Work with senior analysts, along with Corporate Access, Research Sales and Trading department.
Develop relationships with clients, corporates and external bodies.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or above in business related discipline, preferably with finance and/or accounting major
Strong analytical skills
Strong understanding of financial modelling
Strong Excel/ spreadsheet skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure when required
Excellent interpersonal sensitivity
High sense of curiosity and commercial awareness
Strong command in both written and spoken English
Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline, preferably finance or accounting
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong understanding of financial modelling
- Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal sensitivity
- High sense of curiosity and commercial awareness
- Strong command of written and spoken English
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
CLSA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CLSA and has not been reviewed or approved by CLSA.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Base pay for junior bankers was increased significantly in 2021 to stay competitive in a hot market. This indicates willingness to adjust compensation when talent risks rise.
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Healthcare Strength — Permanent staff are automatically enrolled in healthcare aligned to local markets, with added travel health and security support via International SOS. This points to solid core medical coverage with global-travel assistance.
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Retirement Support — Permanent staff are automatically enrolled in pension plans aligned to local markets. A group retirement plan is administered regionally, signaling formalized retirement benefits infrastructure.
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What We Do
CITIC CLSA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Securities and its overseas business platform. Established in Hong Kong in 1986, CITIC CLSA is Asia’s leading capital markets and investment group, committed to driving the growth strategies of global institutional investors, corporations, governments and high-net-worth individuals. CITIC CLSA’s award-winning research, extensive Asia network, direct links to China and highly experienced financial professionals set CITIC CLSA apart from global investment banks and regional players. Over three decades, CITIC CLSA has built an extensive Asia network with deep local knowledge and connections. Globally, we operate from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. For further information, please visit clsa.com
