Equity Research Associate, Technology

As part of BNP Paribas’s expansion of our APAC research capabilities, we are hiring a number of Equity Research Associates for the Tehcnology equity research team. To be based in Hong Kong, the hired individuals will actively support and work closely with the team’s writing analysts as they undertake their company / sector coverage. Prior experience in the sector is not essential although demonstrable interest in one or more industrial sectors (e.g. capital goods, components, new energy, autos/EVs, transportation/logistics) is considered beneficial. Although the coverage may be regional, it is expected that most coverage will be within China and as such, fluency in both English and Chinese (Mandarin) will be considered an advantage. 

Responsibilities

• To support stock coverage within the Industrials complex including the building and maintenance of financial and valuation models, the development of databases, and the drafting of reports as requested.
• To undertake and complete client requests in a timely manner and to a high quality, and to represent writing analysts both internally and externally when required.
• To develop and maintain relationships with covered corporates, especially with the relevant IR departments, in order to facilitate the analysis process as well as corporate access.

Competencies / Qualifications

• No specific qualification is required but candidates must have a strong academic background.
• Proven interest and enthusiasm for equity research, valuations and investing. 
• Demonstrable interest or experience in one or more of the industrial sub-sectors will be considered advantageous.
•  Strong analytical skills (including MS Excel modelling) and high attention to detail, as well as well-developed written and spoken communication skills. 
• Hardworking, enthusiastic, resilient and organized with strong inter-personal, collaborative and team-working skills. 
• Fluency, both spoken and written, in both English and Chinese (Mandarin) is preferred. 

Contributions

• To provide high quality support to writing analysts to maximize their external and internal impact.
• To help develop strong relationships between the Industrials team and covered corporates.

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. 

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