Global Investment Research, Asia Pacific Equity Research Management, Associate, Hong Kong
Goldman Sachs
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. The firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Bangalore, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world.
Divisional Overview
Global Investment Research division (GIR) delivers value-added research to clients in the equity, fixed income, currency and commodities markets and develops global client-focused research in economics, portfolio strategy, derivatives and equity and credit securities. Our clients use these insights and investment ideas to develop their strategies. GIR produces original, fundamental research and analysis of industries, companies and economies. Our research teams continually identify and analyze financial information, strategic issues and trends that affect companies, industries and markets on a regional and global scale.
Role Overview
The Associate will work closely with the Asia Pacific Equity Research Management team to support the effective management and commercial development of the firm’s proprietary research franchise. The role will focus on bottom-up financial analysis, alpha signal research, management/client engagement reporting and analytics, data management, workflow enhancement, and database/process automation.
We are looking for a curious, commercially minded problem-solver who goes beyond reporting the numbers. The successful candidate will dig into the data, ask "why" and "what is next", spot opportunities and risks early, and turn analysis into clear recommendations that shape research strategy and client engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Bottom-Up Financial Analysis / Alpha Signals
- Leverage proprietary financial data to derive alpha/valuation signals – This includes managing and structuring financial data in a presentable form, as well as maintaining large, and at times complex, data sets
- Combine Macro and Micro: analyze fundamental datasets of APAC/Global equity markets, in order to form a market and thematic view
- Manage global divisional projects - Assist in delivering on critical global projects for senior management in the division focused on building greater impact with stakeholders, clients and/or corporates
Management Reporting and Client Analytics
- Prepare and analyze key performance indicators for Asia Pacific Equity Research management.
- Aggregate and structure client interaction, broker vote and research consumption data.
- Provide senior research leadership with insights into research reach, readership impact, client engagement trends, client evolution and commercial visibility.
- Monitor client vote share and institutional consumption metrics to assess the return on investment of research coverage.
Data Management and Process Improvement
- Build, update, automate and maintain proprietary datasets and high-frequency trackers.
- Partner with GIR Technology and Data Management teams to streamline workflows and automate processes across multiple datasets.
- Respond to ad hoc management and client-related data requests.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science.
- 3-5 years of experience in financial data analytics, equity research, business management, financial services, or related field research.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and handle confidential information with sound judgment.
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to establish effective business partnerships.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts and strategies clearly.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Collaborative team player who works effectively across regions and proactively contributes to shared goals and team success.
- Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, with strong command of the Microsoft 365 suite; experience with data-visualization tools is a plus.
- Hands-on experience using generative AI and AI coding tools for analysis and automation, with appropriate attention to accuracy and compliance.
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