FULLTIME TELECOM CHINA SENIOR RESEARCHER
- Employer
- OTR Global
- Location
- Shanghai
- Date posted
- Wednesday, 7th December 2011
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full-time
- Categories
- Research and Analysis
ABOUT THE COMPANY
OTR Global (OTR) is a premier independent and alternative research firm providing industry intelligence and information across ten industry sectors. Our diverse team takes pride in consistently providing an exceptional product and level of service to an enviable client list of investment managers and hedge funds for over sixteen amazing years.
OUR PRODUCTS
OTR's unique approach of engaging investigative journalism techniques uncovers information and intelligence not focused on by traditional Wall Street research firms. Our methodology is based on channel checks and in-depth source interviews, with ongoing relationships with over 30,000 qualified sources worldwide. OTR has dedicated coverage in more than 20 countries with expanding representation in the Americas, Europe, China, and India.
THE ROLE
The Telecom China Senior Researcher will work closely with the Asia Director to provide relevant and timely marketplace intelligence for the global investment community. China Telecom Researcher will also interact with Global Telecom Director and the rest of the Global Telecom team of reporters and editors. The ideal candidate will possess extensive industry contacts and demonstrate the ability to develop new relationships with experts who can speak to strategic trends in the telecom and wireless infrastructure areas. Effective project management skills, idea generation, and the ability to present research findings to clients are other key aspects of the role. The Telecom China Senior Researcher reports to the Asia Director.
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Thorough understanding of the China telecom market, with a strong background in the industry. Ability to follow and understand regulatory environment for telecommunications industry in China.
Ability and willingness to understand other key telecom markets in Asia a plus.
Prior experience or solid understanding of the China Enterprise Tech, Software or Semiconductors industries, also a plus.
Extensive industry network of contacts in China, beyond public relations and investor relations
Minimum of 3-5 years experience in telecommunications, investigative journalism experience a plus
The ability to analyze and identify essential findings; strategize and think broadly forward; address issues and solve problems as they come up
Excellent English writing and editing skills, a knack for interpreting interview data and spotting discrepancies in a story
Native level Chinese spoken
Ability to attend conferences
Schedule flexibility is a must due to working with clients, reporters and editors in different world time zones
Strong and positive communication skills are of essence; adroitness at conveying and articulating research findings to a wide audience, including clients
The ability to maintain a positive attitude, self-motivation and confidence
Candidates with international experience are a plus
Candidate needs to be located in and work in China, Shanghai or Beijing preferred.
Telecommuting, fulltime job.
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Joann Steck-Bayat
AsiaResumes@otrglobal.com
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