Intern - Manager Research

The Programme

Morningstar Manager Research team is seeking a Fund Research Intern.

The intern will have the opportunity to support the due diligence work on active fund research and assist in various research productions.  

The tasks would include preparing notes and reports for our research meetings, helping analysts gather public information on funds and the funds industry, simple translations, and verifying data.

This is a part-time internship (working 2-3 days a week), and it requires at least 6 months of working duration. 

What You Will Do

• To support the manager research team in active fund due diligence.
• To assist in research productions, such as thought leadership papers and research articles.
• To support the production of regular performance reports as part of standard client deliverables.
• To undertake other administrative and/or analytical work.
• To participate in ad-hoc research projects as required. 

Required Skills and Abilities

• To be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, preferably specializing in finance or economics.
• A team player with a self-motivated attitude combined with excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, and an analytical mindset.
• A passion for investing and research, demonstrated through personal knowledge of and interest in investment markets.
• Knowledge of the fund management industry would be advantageous.
• Good command of Chinese and English, both spoken and written, along with some basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, would be preferred.
• Commit to work in our Hong Kong office for 2-3 days per week. 

About Us:

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

The company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, retirement plan providers and sponsors, and institutional investors in the private capital markets.

Morningstar provides data and research insights on a wide range of investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, and real-time global market data. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with more than $203 billion in assets under advisement and management as of June 30, 2018.

The company has operations in 27 countries.