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Freelance Investment Research Analyst - China

Gain
CompanyGain
CategoryFinance
LocationShanghai
RemoteRemote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
First seen14 Jul 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date)
Last verified9 Aug 2026
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Description
Who are we? Gain is the Private Markets Super App, a connected global platform transforming how leading investors, advisors, and corporates source, evaluate, and execute deals. By combining investment-grade intelligence, AI-powered workflows, and proprietary data in one unified platform, Gain enables top deal teams to move faster, reduce risk, and build conviction with confidence. Gain is trusted across more than $1 trillion of private capital, used by 100% of MBB and Big Four firms, and by 80% of the world's top 20 M&A advisory houses. Gain operates globally with offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Warsaw, and Bangalore. Scope of Collaboration As a freelance contributor, you will work on a project basis, delivering high-quality analytical insights across several areas, including: Company Profiling: Analysing businesses by collecting and processing financials, and synthesising business, market, and M&A track record overviews Deal Opportunity Mapping: Forming integrated views on platform and add-on deal opportunities for leading PE clients, supported by our proprietary technology Sector Research: Contributing to research initiatives and niche sector analyses regularly Platform Insights: Providing feedback and support for ad-hoc projects aimed at enhancing platform data and project efficiency ⚠️ Important Notice for Chinese Candidates — Fresh Graduate Status This role is a freelance/independent contractor engagement. In Mainland China, this may affect your 应届生 (fresh graduate) status, with potential implications for hukou registration, civil service eligibility, SOE applications, and other graduate benefits. Please verify your situation with your university and local authorities before applying. Rules vary by city — Shanghai and Beijing candidates may face more relaxed regulations, but this should still be confirmed independently. If this arrangement puts your fresh graduate status at risk and those benefits matter to your career plans, we kindly ask that you do not apply. We want you to make a fully informed decision. What we offer: Professional Partnership: Collaborate with a high-growth fintech scale-up with an international footprint Remote Flexibility: Complete your deliverables from any location, with full autonomy over your schedule to accommodate university deadlines or exams Expert Coaching: Access to experienced industry professionals who provide hands-on guidance, insights, feedback, and mentorship, enabling you to learn directly from experts and develop your investment research and analytical skills Future Prospects: Long-term collaboration opportunities regardless of relocation. For top-tier contributors, this partnership can serve as a bridge to potential future full-time roles or a significant credential for careers in PE, banking, or consulting What are we looking for? We are seeking independent contractors who meet the following profile: Background: Graduates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with previous internship experience in private equity, investment banking, or strategy consulting Education: A proven track record of excellence at a leading university in economics, business, or a quantitative field Expertise: A strong interest in finance and the ability to produce world-class investment research and in-depth analyses Languages: Fluency in Chinese and English is required (proficiency in Japanese or Korean is a distinct advantage) Location: Based in Mainland China Availability & Terms: Engagement Model: This is a freelance/independent contractor arrangement Capacity: We are looking for partners with the capacity to contribute approximately 120 project days Does this sound like a match? We are proud of our product and the speed at which we are scaling. If you are an independent resear