eFinancialCareers

• Company

  Macquarie

• Location

  China-Hong Kong

• Compensation

  Information not provided

• Position Type

  Employee

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  05 Dec 2008

• eFC Ref no

  477664

The Macquarie Securities Group encompasses Macquarie's Institutional and corporate stockbroking, equity derivatives and equity finance capabilities. It utilises its skills in research and risk management to originate equity-based financial solutions and products and services for clients, globally. The Group has over 1,700 staff employed in 18 offices around the world. and has one of the largest equity research, sales and sales trading teams dedicated to the Asia Pacific region; the team is highly ranked in all independent league tables and market share rankings across the full range of products offered.

We place a high value on research, being committed to providing intellectually rigorous analysis for our clients. We do not believe in commoditising or outsourcing research and invest heavily in local talent and knowledge. A team of more than 180 Analysts and Associates provide insightful and timely research through a range of products tailored to meet our clients' needs.

We are currently looking for Client Service Associates to join the Equity Research team in Hong Kong to provide direct support to client analysts on primary source research projects.

Working with sales / client relationship managers and industry experts, these positions are primarily responsible for the timely delivery of appropriate industry consultants for each client project.

Daily effort includes:

• Sourcing, recruiting and vetting industry consultants for addition to Macquarie's network of consultants
• Researching industry segments, identifying roles across the value chain within an industry and targeting industry participants for recruiting to the network
• Direct interaction, primarily by telephone and email, with existing and potential industry consultants, client analysts and assistants for the scheduling of expert consultations
• Communicating directly with clients concerning any new or ongoing project updating them in a timely way with progress and new potential consultants and obtaining consultation feedback for each meeting scheduled
• Maintaining records of client project work, keeping an accurate account of all consultations

Skills Required:

• This role requires superlative communication skills. Given the rapid turnaround required and the specificity of client work, CSA's must be able to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form
• Knowledge of equity markets, along with a desire and intellectual curiosity to know more
• Ability to maintain several projects simultaneously, managing time and effort to complete all work with high degree of quality within client timing requirements

Desired Personal Attributes:

• 1 to 2 years work experience in a client facing role
• Demonstrated aptitude for direct sales (cold calling)
• Demonstrated drive to succeed, positive attitude and outgoing personality
• Fluent Mandarin language skills (both written and spoken)