Research Associate wanted by Bernstein

发布日期:2012-09-13 08:40    来源:北京大学国家发展研究院

Research Associate

General Information
We are looking for approximately two to three new hires to start in the summer of 2013.

Key Dates
September 24th, 2012 Deadline of Resume and Cover Letters due via career@bimba.pku.edu.cn
October 8th,2012 Campus Presentation at Zhifuxuan Classroom,CCER,PKU

October 10th, 2012 On-Campus Interviews
November, 2012 Final Interviews in Hong Kong

Company Description
Sanford C. Bernstein is widely recognized as Wall Street’s premier sell-side research firm. Our research is sought out by leading investment managers around the world, and we are annually ranked at the very top of acknowledged arbiters. In independent surveys of major institutional clients, Bernstein's research is ranked #1 for overall quality, best industry knowledge, most trusted, most detailed financial analysis, most useful valuation frameworks, best original research and most positively impacted investment performance. In Institutional Investor’s 2011 annual client survey, the leading survey by which analysts in our industry are evaluated, over 90% of our U.S. Analysts were recognized as among the best in their respective fields -- more than any other firm on Wall Street.
Since Sanford C. Bernstein was founded in 1967, research has been our calling card. The Bernstein research brand is defined by our renowned Blackbooks, reports known for their unbiased, in-depth company and industry forecasts. We have a community of Research Analysts who are acknowledged thought leaders that typically have years of experience in the industries they cover. Our reputation is for the very highest caliber of independent and disciplined investment and industry analysis. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of our buy-side parent, AllianceBernstein.
Job Description
We are looking for Research Associates to join the Hong Kong office of Sanford C. Bernstein’s premier Equity Research platform. As a Research Associate on one of our teams you will acquire expertise in your industry sector, as well as learning the most rigorous level of fundamental company and financial analysis. You will contribute to our written product, build complex financial models, and interact with company managements as well as sales, trading, and institutional clients. Our industry teams are typically only two or three professionals in number, and you will have a high level of responsibility and be empowered to make an important contribution. We make a strong commitment to Associate development, and give you opportunities to rapidly gain visibility and incremental responsibility. While our culture is intellectually rigorous, it is also very collegial and fun ¬– Associates participate in a range of activities including philanthropy, social events, mentoring and an annual offsite.
Job Qualifications
Our Research Associates typically have track records of outstanding academic performance, excellent analytical skills, relentless intellectual curiosity and a drive to excel at the highest level. We look for stellar intellectual and academic credentials, including honors and awards, and test scores and grades in the 90th percentile and above. We want consummate team players who seek a highly rigorous and challenging environment for their career development.
Research Associate candidates generally have strong quantitative skills but have also developed outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Research Associates often advance to Senior Research Associate positions and/or go on to graduate school. These are typically 3-5 year positions with outstanding growth potential.