POSITION: Analyst - Data Analytics, Research
Location: Shanghai
Z-Ben Advisors is a Shanghai-based research and advisory firm, focusing on China’s investment management industry. We work with top-tier global asset managers, and provide strategic advice, market intelligence, data analytics, and more, to ensure our clients capitalize on the enormous opportunity in China. We are currently accepting applications for the position of Analyst.
The role and our team:
You’ll work in team of research. When you join ZBA as an Analyst, you are joining a firm that will challenge you and invest in your professional development. In this role you will work on the best teams to help the outstanding organizations in the world – in private, public, and social sectors – solve their difficult problems. You will also work with many experts across the departments.
Those best-positioned to succeed at Z-Ben Advisors will have a self-starting personality and entrepreneurial disposition. Z-Ben Advisors is committed to the growth of its employees through training and internal advancement opportunities uncommon at other firms.
The international asset management space in China is fast-paced, demanding and competitive, so please do not apply if you are not serious or passionate about the role. Only top candidates will be chosen for the interviews.
Responsibilities:
1. Source the most up-to-date and timely information through publicly-available sources and general discussions with industry contacts, groups or associations
2. Dynamically manage databases and convert raw data into relevant and timely ideas from the perspective of current global trends to directly facilitate the idea generation process
3. Create general market knowledge reflective of all current market trends
4. As a task owner, ensure the task in question is completed on time, improve overall efficiencies and maintain the strictest of quality standards throughout an entire process
5. Take a proactive role with business oral and writing skills to ensure that key messages are effectively conveyed during all internal meetings, client meetings, media request/interviews and conferences. When feedback is provided, any differences should be openly discussed with both parties acting empathetically
6. Expand the understanding of the company’s working relationship with the clients and their demand trends, interests, and core business competencies and current in-place China assets
7. Be reactive and proactive and conduct all activities in a professional manner with internal colleagues or external parties
Key requirements:
1. Bachelors or Master’s Degree from a top-tier institution with outstanding academic credentials
2. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
3. Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
4. Outgoing, social, strong communication and interpersonal skills
5. Native level fluency in Chinese and have ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing – in English
Other requirements:
1. All activities are conducted in a professional manner. Central to this is ensuring that all dealings are done in a respectful manner either with internal colleagues or external parties. This is to also include being mindful of other’s schedules, tasks and priorities. In addition, professionalism is a reflection of personal presentation. Standard business attire both in the office and in external business events is required.
2. Central to every role in the company is the proper time and utility management of a regular work schedule. While this includes meeting attendance and hitting deadlines, all employees are required to follow advance planning protocol.