Global Industry Analyst – Technology recruitment

Position Description:

The Company

Wellington Management is one of the largest private investment management firms. The company is headquartered in Boston with ten affiliate offices in the United States and around the world. With approximately $650 billion in assets under management, Wellington manages US, international and global equity, fixed income and multi-asset portfolios for institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in 43 countries.

The Role

As part of the continued expansion of our global investment platform, we need to hire an experienced Equity Analyst to join our Global Industry Research Group. Based in Hong Kong, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading coverage of relevant companies within the Technology sector throughout the Asia Pacific region, with a focus on software and internet related stocks. The individual will work closely with team members in Hong Kong, London and Boston. The Global Industry Research Group is recognised as core to the success of our equity investment process. Responsibilities include:

* Providing detailed coverage of a defined universe of companies within the Technology sector, with a focus on Software and Internet firms
* Formulate a view and rating on individual stocks within this universe, effectively communicating this information to the Portfolio Managers within the firm
* Recommend securities that will actively contribute to the out-performance of client portfolios
* Over time begin to actively manage the appropriate portion of the firm's dedicated Analyst managed regional and sector portfolios

Qualifications

* Minimum of 5 years relevant investment research experience
* Direct knowledge of the Software and Internet sectors and companies within the sector across the Asia-Pacific region
* A demonstrable track record of stock picking and superior analysis skills
* Experience within a buy-side environment a distinct advantage
* Strong academic background, ideally including an MBA and/or CFA
* The ability to work autonomously, making well informed investment decisions under pressure and in uncertain times

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Please note that we will only be able to respond to successful applicants.