Job Description

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good businessWith a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at workand in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well ascompensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and valuesdifferences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity

Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you

Position Purpose:

The Global Corporate & External Research Relations Team oversees corporate relations and external research across our investment platform, with the goal of positively impacting investment decisions across our Equity, Fixed Income and Multi-Asset teams.

The Team manages a diverse ecosystem of research firms, tools, and service providers to optimize the effectiveness of best-in-class research and industry insights in support of our investment teams’ bottom-up fundamental research process. This tailored approach enables us to continually enhance and support the highest quality information available to our investment professionals. In addition, the Team fosters robust corporate relationships through high-touch engagement with key decision-makers. In partnership with our investment professionals, we create innovative firm-wide events that provide direct in-house access to corporate management teams.

The Senior Associate will play a crucial role in executing the Corporate and External Research Relations strategy within the APAC region, partnering closely with investment professionals to integrate emerging technologies and external research resources into their day-to-day research workflows and investment decision-making. Responsibilities include leading the coordination of evaluations, trials, and onboarding of new research firms, tools, and service providers, providing ongoing investor engagement by addressing questions and sharing product knowledge, and staying informed of evolving technologies to enhance existing solutions and strengthen the resources available to investment professionals across the Gen AI, market and alternative data, and sell-side landscape in APAC.

The Senior Associate will cultivate strong working relationships with research firms, tools, and service providers. Establishing partnerships with investment professionals, including both Analysts and Portfolio Managers, to understand and address their specific research needs is essential for success in this position. The role requires effective management of information and processes, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently while collaborating closely with global counterparts to ensure alignment with firm-wide initiatives.

This role will be based in our Hong Kong office and will report to the APAC Regional Head of Corporate and External Research Relations.

Primary Accountabilities:
The candidate will:

• Manage and coordinate the evaluation and onboarding of research firms, tools, and service providers across the Gen AI, market and alternative data, and sell-side landscape in APAC from initial interest through renewal

• Coordinate trials and onboarding processes, including managing product inquiries, pricing discussions, and documentation workflows in partnership with Legal, Compliance, and Finance

• Act as a key contact between investment professionals, internal teams, and external providers to ensure seamless implementation and adoption

• Build strong relationships with investment professionals and vendors across regions, fostering collaboration and responsiveness

• Develop deep expertise across key research firms, tools, and service providers by staying current on product developments and new features; connect the dots across various providers; build a holistic understanding of value propositions to assess functionality, differentiation, and ROI

• Monitor new and emerging research firms, tools, and service providers to anticipate investor needs and identify opportunities to trial or enhance existing solutions

• Provide proactive support by addressing investor questions, facilitating demos and training sessions, and helping teams make full and effective use of approved resources

• Assess vendor performance and usage to ensure research firms, tools, and service providers remain effective and aligned with investment teams’ needs; share insights to optimize overall resource efficiency

• Support other priorities and initiatives within the APAC Corporate & External Research Relations Team

• Work closely with global counterparts to share best practices, align APAC approaches with firm-wide initiatives, and bring regional insights into global discussion

Qualifications

• 2–6 years’ experience on the buy-side or sell-side, ideally in roles closely connected to investment research or investor workflows

• Strong attention to detail with ability to problem-solve, identify, and escalate critical issues

• Proactive approach; adaptable to change and evolving priorities

• Able to balance and prioritize multiple demands in a fast-paced, fluid environment across time zones

• Strong customer-service orientation; demonstrated ability to build trust, rapport, and credibility with stakeholders

• Aptitude to understand and communicate the technical aspects of data and AI-driven tools, with curiosity and creativity to recognize new possibilities and applications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

• Bachelor’s degree required

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.