Position Description
The Research Associate is responsible for providing support to the research function in the office. The incumbent is primarily responsible for coordinating research activities and working with Senior Analysts on research projects and client Requests. The research activities include report writing, financial modelling, maintaining multiple data bases and fundamental research on companies.
The Research Associate 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
Perform due diligence, writing research reports and condensing research ideas in PP
Perform financial modelling
Collect data and compile answers for clients requests
Maintain databases of economic and industry specific data
Assist in fundamental research on companies
Accompany clients on visits; produce notes on all visits
Maintain sound working relationships with Corporates, Clients, the Government, and industry organizations
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or above in Business related discipline, preferably with Finance and/or Accounting major
Minimum 2 years experience as a Research Associate or related experience in large Accountancy firm is an added advantage
Sound understanding of financial modelling
Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills
Excellent Problem solving and analytical Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Sensitivity
High sense of Commercial Awareness
Excellent command of both spoken and written English
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business related discipline, preferably Finance or Accounting
- Minimum 2 years experience as a Research Associate or related experience
- Sound understanding of financial modelling
- Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal sensitivity
- High sense of commercial awareness
- Excellent command of both spoken and written English
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
