Position Overview
Forum produces research that allows institutional investors to make better and faster investment decisions. We conduct in depth Interviews with senior executives and industry specialists to unearth critical insights and generate unfiltered transcripts.
Our 120-strong industry aligned team covers over 10,000 public and private companies, applying data-driven factor models to identify where capital is most likely to be deployed.
In order for us to deliver on our ambitious growth targets, we would like to recruit an Associate to assist our growing team in Hong Kong in identifying and engaging with the most relevant industry professionals to take part in upcoming discussions.
What’s in it for you?
Dive into our comprehensive training program and as you progress from a new hire to a seasoned Associate, you will learn:
- About our business, our team and our clients
- How to use our proprietary tools and public databases to prospect and recruit specialists who are the most pertinent for each topic
- How to manage a project and develop relationships with experts and internal stakeholders
- About various sectors and companies globally and help develop strategies to increase the adoption of our products and services
- Leadership, networking, communication and negotiation skills to use throughout your career
Responsibilities
In this role your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Performing research on industries and businesses in Japan and the wider APAC ex-China region, in order to identify the most relevant individuals (C-level executives and practitioners working at the heart of their industries) to take part in moderated interviews
- Engaging these individuals to invite them to participate in our research, while assessing and ensuring that their insights are relevant and their fees are within budget
- Building a professional network and monitoring the relevant markets/companies in the assigned sector areas according to Forum content coverage strategies
- Working in tight deadlines and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
Requirements
- A real interest in financial markets and the alternative investments space
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to confidently interact with C-level industry experts on the phone
- Demonstrable skill in carrying out phone-based and desktop research with a logical and focused approach
- Self-motivated; a resourceful nature, with a diligent and proactive approach to their work
- The ability to work well within a team, in a fast-paced environment and under pressure. Positive and can-do attitude are essential
