Research HK, Research Strategy & Analytics, Research Associate recruitment

Position Category: Research

Position Title: Research HK, Research Strategy Analytics, Research Associate

Job Level: Associate

Location: Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Education Required: Bachelors Degree

Position Description:
Morgan Stanley Research is one of the financial industry's dominant thought leaders in equity and fixed-income investing and is a vital link between the Firm's varied business divisions. Our analysts, economists, and strategists have earned this reputation through timely, in-depth analysis of companies, industries, markets, and the world's economies. The Research Strategy and Analytics (RSA) team is responsible for measuring the performance of the Research department and for executing the strategy of Research management in Asia.

Asia Pacific Research is looking for an Associate to join the RSA team based in Hong Kong. The role is centered on measuring the performance and output of our Research analysts. This involves extensive analysis of data as well as project management of initiatives to help drive the strategy of the department across Asia. The successful candidate will be a confident self-starter with strong communication and analytical skills, who works well in a team and can manage and prioritise multiple tasks within deadlines. Strong Excel skills are a must as the role involves manipulation and analysis of large and complex data sets. In addition, the candidate must have the ability to extract key messages and convey them in an actionable form to individuals of all levels, up to and including senior Research management.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ownership of recurring performance metrics measuring client rankings, intensity of interactions with clients, Research product, stock coverage, etc.
• Responding to departmental inquiries on performance metrics
• Building customized reports using research reporting tools as well as in Excel
• Writing PPT presentations for management
• Project management; driving initiatives to success
• Communication with counterparts in other regions and global project managers in New York
• Partnering with teams within and outside of research in Compliance, Legal, IT, and Equities

Skills Required:
• Strong Excel and data management
• Strong analytical skills; ability to identify and articulate key conclusions
• Outstanding communication - both written and verbal
• Diligence and high attention to detail
• Excellent time-management with the ability to multitask and prioritize
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs and nature of the role
• 2+ years work experience within financial industry
• High energy, self-motivated, creative and organized

Skills Desired

• VBA
• Familiarity with business objects reporting
• Strong Powerpoint and Word skills
• Work experience within, or familiarity with, Equity Research