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Emerging Market Research Analyst

  2026-04-02     Matthews Asia     San Francisco,CA  
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NO THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS

ROLE SUMMARY

Matthews is seeking a Research Analyst to conduct fundamental equity research and investment analysis in support of Portfolio Managers. The ideal candidate is an independent thinker with a strong passion for investing, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset. This role can be based in either San Francisco or Hong Kong.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct in-depth fundamental equity research and investment analysis.
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of individual companies, including evaluation of financial and non-financial performance drivers.
  • Analyze industries, business models, products, and services.
  • Assess company management teams and participate in meetings both in person and via teleconference.
  • Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and forecasts.
  • Monitor portfolio holdings and fund performance, including asset allocation, risk exposure, and diversification.
  • Evaluate macroeconomic trends, political developments, currency movements, commodities, and regional and country-specific risks impacting portfolio companies.
  • Collaborate closely with internal partners across risk management, compliance, distribution, and marketing.
  • Engage with current and prospective investors and support marketing and client communications efforts.
  • Travel internationally, including to emerging market countries, approximately 20–25%.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or CFA designation strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of two years of fundamental equity research experience; emerging markets and Asia experience strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus.
  • For U.S.-based candidates, permanent U.S. work authorization is required.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

  • Demonstrated passion for investing and strong analytical capabilities.
  • Independent, initiative-taking mindset with sound judgment and integrity.
  • Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative and diverse team environment.
  • Proficiency with Bloomberg and FactSet.

THE COMPANY

Matthews International Capital Management, LLC ("Matthews") is an independent, privately owned investment manager headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Hong Kong and London. Founded in 1991, Matthews specializes in active equity investing across Asia and Emerging Markets for institutions, advisors, and retail investors worldwide.

Our focus on Asia and Emerging Markets, combined with deep proprietary research and a long-term, bottom-up investment approach, differentiates Matthews among global investment managers. Our portfolios are characterized by high active share, low turnover, and differentiated holdings built on independent thinking and fundamental conviction. As Asia's influence on the global economy has grown, Matthews has expanded its research capabilities across emerging markets—an asset class now dominated by the region.

NO THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS

Matthews International Capital Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, political activity or affiliation, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition as defined under applicable law, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.


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