Octavius Finance is partnering with a leading global long-only investment management firm to appoint a Senior Equity Analyst to cover Asian Financials. This is a senior buy-side research role covering Asian banking and broader financials stocks, with a focus on delivering alpha-generating insights across Korea, China, Taiwan, and wider Asian markets.
This opportunity is ideal for a highly experienced equity research analyst or long-only equities investor with deep expertise in fundamental analysis, financial modelling, and Asian financial markets. The role sits within a high-performing institutional investment platform who are a leading player in their field.
Key Responsibilities – Buy-Side Equity Research (Asian Financials)
- Lead long-only equity research coverage of Asian banks and financial institutions
- Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation frameworks, and investment theses
- Produce high-conviction buy-side research reports, sector views, and thematic investment insights
- Identify alpha opportunities across Asian financial markets and credit cycles
- Monitor macroeconomic, monetary policy, and regulatory developments impacting bank stocks in Asia
- Engage directly with senior management teams of covered companies and participate in investor meetings and roadshows – this role would require frequent travel across the region, including to Taiwan .
- Collaborate with portfolio managers, global research teams, and investment strategists
- Contribute to long-only portfolio recommendations and investment ideas
- Provide thought leadership on Asian equity markets, banking sector trends, and risk-adjusted returns
Candidate Profile – Equity Research / Long-Only Equities Experience
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience in equity research, investment analysis, or long-only asset management. Substantive buyside experience is strongly preferred, although strong sell-side candidates will also be considered.
- Proven track record covering Asian Financials (banks strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of banking fundamentals, credit cycles, and financial regulation across Asia
- Coverage experience across Korea, China, Taiwan, and broader Asian equity markets
- Exposure to developed Asia markets preferred, with strong emerging markets or frontier financials experience also considered
- Advanced financial modelling, valuation, and fundamental equity analysis skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate investment ideas clearly to institutional investors and portfolio managers
- Existing relationships within the buy-side or institutional investor community advantageous
- Ability to operate independently while contributing to a collaborative, high-performance long-only investment team
If this opportunity is of interest, please submit a copy of your CV (MS Word / .docx format preferred) to
mailto:fundmanagement@octaviusfinance.com