Research Associate, Research

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MYS
In-Office
Junior
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
Support senior analysts by conducting research, maintaining financial and economic databases, building and updating Excel models, preparing morning packs and presentations, responding to client requests, accompanying client visits, and delivering assigned tasks on time while maintaining client and corporate relationships.
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Position Description

We are looking for a research associate who is keen to develop a long term career as an equity analyst. We offer guidance and training to those who are diligent, and offer one of the strongest regional platforms for long term career development in this field.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

  • Assist Senior Analysts and Head of Research on specific research projects, including surveys.

  • Constructing and maintaining Excel models.

  • Compile morning pack and reports for morning meetings.

  • Collect data and compile answers for client requests.

  • Maintain database of economic and industrial data.

  • Accompany clients on visits and produce notes on all visits.

  • Execute and deliver tasks given in a timely manner.

  • Maintain sound working relationships with corporates, clients and industry organizations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree or above in Business related discipline, preferably with Finance and/or Accounting major.

  • Preferred 2-3 years’ experience as a research associate or related industry. A similar level of sector specific experience would be considered.

  • Candidates with Big 4 accounting/audit experience are highly encouraged to apply.

  • Strong Excel/ spreadsheet skills and a good understanding of financial modelling.

  • Good understanding of basic accounting principles

  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

  • Adept at generating powerpoint presentations

  • Excellent interpersonal sensitivity.

  • Excellent communication, relationship and management skills to both internal and external clients.

  • Excellent command in both written and spoken English.

  • Bumiputera candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor degree or above in Business related discipline (preferably Finance or Accounting)
  • 2-3 years' experience as a research associate or related industry
  • Big 4 accounting/audit experience
  • Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills and good understanding of financial modelling
  • Good understanding of basic accounting principles
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  • Adept at generating PowerPoint presentations
  • Excellent interpersonal sensitivity
  • Excellent communication, relationship and management skills with internal and external clients
  • Excellent command in both written and spoken English

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Hong Kong
2,160 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

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

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