Equity Research Associate, China Banks — Bernstein Autonomous Hong Kong

Bernstein Autonomous is seeking exceptional talent to join one of Asia's premier Equity Research teams. We are hiring a full-time Research Associate for our China Banks team, led by Charlene Chu. Our teams are deliberately lean — typically two to three professionals — so you will carry genuine responsibility from day one and make a direct, meaningful impact on the quality and direction of our work.

• Analyze and forecast performance across Chinese banks and other financial institutions
• Build and maintain financial and econometric models that incorporate evolving business and macro conditions
• Monitor financial markets for early signs of macro-financial stress
• Conduct deep-dive research into specific topics within the banking sector and China's broader macro-financial system
• Contribute to the team's macroeconomic coverage of China
• Perform regular channel checks and actively engage in relevant industry events in China
• Write clear, well-reasoned research reports that communicate findings and investment views to clients
• Present published research to external and internal clients through presentations, meetings, and calls
• Fulfill bespoke client research requests within Compliance and marketing guidelines

Qualifications:

• Relevant bachelor/master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting
• 2-5 years of experience researching Chinese banks and financial institutions is preferred
• Experienced professionals may be considered as Senior Research Associates

Skills & attributes:

• Deep knowledge of Chinese banks and the broader financial sector landscape in China
• Strong financial modeling skills
• Proficiency in relevant data platforms, including CEIC, Wind, and Bloomberg
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Intellectually rigorous and genuinely curious, with the ability to generate original, innovative ideas
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt in a fast-moving research environment
• Strong written and spoken English at a business-professional level
• Business-level Mandarin proficiency required; native fluency preferred
   

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