Job Title: Senior Research Associate - Global REITs

Department: Global REITs

Reports To: Portfolio Manager, Global REITs

Job Summary:

The Research Associate will be responsible for supporting the Asia-Pacific investment team in conducting company, sector and country-level research. The role will also involve working with the team on broader data collection, modelling and bespoke regional initiatives. Over time, the role has scope for further growth and progression within the firm. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Support the Asia-Pacific research analysts and portfolio managers on a range of data collection, analytical, quantitative and portfolio management projects. This may also involve bespoke regional and global research initiatives.
• Assist members of the investment team in conducting micro and macro research. This will include analysis of country and sector fundamentals and trends to assess impact on companies under coverage and assisting in formulating bottom-up company fundamental inputs and cash flow models for the firm’s proprietary valuation tools.
• Over time, assist in the evaluation of opportunities across the Asia-Pacific investment universe and assume some primary analyst coverage. This will require travel to conferences / company meetings, developing relationships with management of companies under coverage and industry contacts.
• Liaise with internal IT experts and drive the investment team’s IT initiatives.
• Support the firm’s mutual fund and institutional client service and marketing activities.
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Highest ethical and personal standards consistent with the firm’s top-flight institutional clientele.
• 3-6 years of experience in equity research at a buy-side institution or sell-side brokerages. Coverage of listed real estate securities or related sectors would be an advantage but is not mandatory. Relevant banking, corporate and accounting experience would also be considered.
• Undergraduate and applicable post-graduate (MBA) degrees from well-regarded institutions are preferred.
• Proven analytical capabilities that are reflected in the quality of the Associate’s written and oral communication.
• Exceptional qualitative and quantitative research skills. A background in statistics would be an added positive.
• A strong and persuasive communicator who conveys information clearly both in written and verbal
• Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives
  
  
  

Working Conditions

• Ideally Hong Kong-based, with some travel required.
  
  
  

Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.

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