Head of Research, Equities

Ready to shape equity research that strengthens portfolio decisions?

Why HSBC

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world. Guided by our purpose of opening up a world of opportunity, our ambition is to become the world’s most trusted bank globally, putting customers at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As Head of Research you’ll oversee HSBC’s equity research function, ensuring high-quality, actionable insights that support investment decision-making and portfolio strategy. Reporting to the Global Head of Research, the role sets direction across sector coverage, research frameworks and quality standards. You’ll strengthen research governance and ensure work aligns to regulatory and internal requirements. You’ll also develop research talent and build continuity across the team. Success looks like clear alignment to the organisation’s investment philosophy and research that portfolio teams can use with confidence.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee the equity research function, ensuring consistent high-quality output across sectors
• Set research quality standards and review frameworks that support investment decision-making
• Embed research governance, hygiene and compliance with regulatory and internal standards
• Shape sector coverage priorities, investment frameworks and research methodologies aligned to the investment philosophy
• Develop research talent through mentoring, coaching and structured development planning
• Partner with the CIO and portfolio managers to align research priorities with portfolio strategy
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure research outputs support wider business objectives
• Contribute to the global research framework and align local objectives with Global Head of Research priorities

What we're looking for

• Bring substantial fundamental equity research experience gained in buy-side or sell-side environments
• Demonstrate a track record of managing research teams with clear focus on quality and outputs
• Apply deep understanding of equity markets, capital markets and institutional research processes
• Establish and uphold robust research governance with strong attention to regulatory and internal standards
• Communicate complex investment views clearly to senior stakeholders including CIO and portfolio managers
• Partner effectively across functions to agree priorities and deliver aligned research agendas
• Maintain high standards of research discipline, integrity and attention to detail
• Hold CFA designation or equivalent professional certification or bring equivalent demonstrable expertise in investment research

Strengthening Equity Research Impact

This role sits at the centre of how investment decisions are shaped with research that is rigorous, relevant and usable. You’ll set the standards for coverage and methodologies while building a sustainable pipeline of research capability. Working closely with portfolio teams and senior stakeholders you’ll ensure research priorities stay aligned to strategy. If you’re ready to take ownership of how research informs outcomes at scale we’d like to hear from you.