International Sector Analyst, Proprietary Research

ABOUT PROPRIETARY RESEARCH

 On our proprietary research team—Market Intelligence—you’ll partner with our investment professionals and Compliance team to uncover insights about companies, industries, and the broader economy through deep fundamental research and applying data science and engineering techniques to alternative data sets. You’ll work alongside a talented team with diverse skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our industry researchers, product managers, and data scientists and engineers work together to build compliant research products that answer the questions our investment professionals care about most. We look for other bright, motivated, and collaborative people to join our team and grow with us—a majority of the leaders in our group were promoted from within. 

What you’ll do

ROLE SUMMARY

As an International Sector Analyst on the Proprietary Research team, you will provide industry context and business fundamentals to our team of data scientists and engineers and deliver synthesized insights to our investment professionals as you partner with them on their research needs. The work is ever evolving, affording opportunities to tackle new challenges alongside research teammates from diverse backgrounds. Specifically, you will gain exposure and knowledge to:

• Develop subject-matter expertise on the key themes and key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive the industries and companies in your coverage
• Compose research reports that synthesize research findings on behalf of our investment professionals
• Interact directly with our investment professionals, learning the discretionary investment process and helping drive more informed investment decisions
• Collaborate with our global proprietary research teams to source and extract the most value out of new and existing data assets 

WHAT EXCITES YOU

• Staying current on the industry trends impacting businesses around the world
• Gaining deep expertise in industries, business models, and supply chains
• Synthesizing clear takeaways from complex information derived from both qualitative and quantitative methods
• Understanding the use of alternative data markets and their role in discretionary investing
• Multi-tasking and switching gears frequently to address the needs of the business
• Taking an experiment-based research approach with freedom to innovate
• Working as part of a cross-functional team made up of investment, research, and compliance professionals

WHAT EXCITES US

• Superb business intuition and a solution orientated, methodological approach to problem solving
• Ability to collaborate with and build strong client relationships
• Intellectual curiosity and an eagerness to find out if your conclusions are right or wrong
• People who “elevate the room” through their work ethic, curiosity, and solution orientated attitude

What’s required

We’re looking for someone with a thorough understanding and appreciation for the research process, who values collaboration and challenging work. Specifically, you will need:

• An understanding of, or passion for, navigating equity markets, with exposure to the Greater China market
• 2-5 years of equity/investment research experience, or experience leveraging data analysis as part of fundamental research process for business, public policy, finance, engineering, applied sciences, or other quantitative fields
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken) to communicate effectively with different stakeholders
• Proficiency with technical coding/programming (SQL, Python)
• Elevated business intuition and an innate ability to structure ambiguous problems and take action to solve them
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

The successful candidate may be offered the opportunity to relocate to Hong Kong in the future, subject to team needs, and candidate profile.

What success looks like

• Integrity – You demonstrate 100% commitment to the highest ethical standards
• Ownership – You take charge of your work, uphold your commitments, and always do your best
• Commerciality – You focus on what matters, ask necessary questions, and are diligent about not wasting time
• Humility – You welcome and are receptive to feedback and learn from past mistakes
• Adaptability – You can triage business needs and context switch quickly and efficiently
• Admirability – You elevate the room through your work ethic, domain knowledge, and work product

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

• Health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
• Tuition assistance

About Point72

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com