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The China Industry Specialist (CIS) is a local, sector-focused research partner responsible for generating differentiated, forward-looking insights on China that directly support investment ideas and portfolio decision-making. The role combines deep industry knowledge with active network development to surface variant views, identify inflection points, and proactively engage Analysts and Portfolio Managers across the Investment Group. The role is based in our Shanghai, China (SHO) office.
Key responsibilities
Develop and maintain deep expertise on assigned China sector(s), key companies, value chains, and regulatory/policy drivers.
Produce independent, opinionated research that is analytical, forward-looking, and explicitly linked to investment implications (bull/base/bear, signposts, catalysts, scenarios).
Proactively identify and communicate emerging themes, inflection points, and idiosyncratic risks/opportunities; socialize them early with relevant Analysts/PMs and present ideas on broad investment calls.
Build and leverage a differentiated on-the-ground network (companies, suppliers/customers, regulators, industry experts, competitors) to source proprietary channel checks and real-economy signals.
Plan and execute proprietary primary research (meetings, site visits, conferences) and translate takeaways into actionable insights shared broadly and promptly.
Partner with country, regional, and global Analysts and PMs on idea development, thesis refinement, and diligence, including pre- and post-meeting preparation, follow-up, and hypothesis testing.
Maintain regular stakeholder coverage by formalizing touchpoints with core Analysts and PMs while avoiding a purely reactive model.
Contribute to the team’s operating rhythm, including a shared pipeline, weekly priorities, cross-sector collaboration, and peer review to raise output standards.
Ensure compliance with applicable policies for interactions, information handling, and local market practices.
Facilitate IG research trips to China in coordination with relevant Analysts, PMs, and the CARS team, drawing on local knowledge and industry contacts.
Output & engagement expectations
High-frequency insights: short notes on key developments, management signals, policy changes, or channel checks shared in near real time.
Periodic deep dives:…