Job Description

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.

Title: Director, Investment Analyst

Business Unit: Asia Equities

Location: Hong Kong

Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

We are hiring an Investment Analyst to join in our Hong Kong Office. This person will be responsible for delivering high-quality, bottom-up research and analysis on equity markets, especially in internet sector to support portfolio managers and the broader investment team. This role requires strong analytical skills, financial modeling expertise, and the ability to generate actionable investment ideas with conviction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assessing opportunities on assigned coverage sectors based on rigorous bottom-up fundamental research
• Create and maintain financial models of the targeted companies; clearly present groundwork materials and conclusions to the PM and wider investment team during internal discussions or meetings when needed.
• Review and organize data, synthesize information, identify trends, interpret company and industry data to develop detailed financial models on covered companies
• Analyze economic developments, monitor trends in the various sectors of the economy, and provide forecasts of changes in business conditions and relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required
• Fluency in both Mandarin and English, excellent oral and written communication skills
• Minimum of eight years of experience in investment or research analyst positions focusing on Hong Kong and/or China equity markets, with a particular emphasis on the internet sector. Experience within asset management is preferred.
• Highly independent thinker, sound judgement and analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills and information collection capability
• Has initiative and is self-motivated, eager to learn, and interested in taking on new challenges to enhance coverage and build relationships internally and externally

Requisite Skills

Additional Skills

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.