Equity Analyst

Hartree Partners is seeking an experienced Equity Analyst to join our investment team with a primary focus on the EV, Battery, Battery Components, and Battery Metals sector. The candidate will provide global coverage on companies across the value chain, from upstream raw materials and mining to downstream components, battery manufacturing, and Auto OEMs.

The analyst will be responsible for generating differentiated investment ideas, conducting rigorous company and sector-level analysis, and building direct insights through regular interaction with industry participants and corporate stakeholders. A critical requirement of this role is the ability to actively engage with corporate China, developing a deep understanding of the local ecosystem-including companies, industry structures, and policy drivers-and connecting these insights to broader international investment themes. Fluency in Mandarin is required.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

. Conduct fundamental equity research across the EV, battery, and battery metals sectors

. Assess investment opportunities in commodity futures/options for key battery metals such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt

. Present high-quality pitch decks and investment recommendations to senior stakeholders.

. Collaborate with internal teams across trading, commodities research, and principal investments to generate actionable insights

Requirements: education, competencies & skills

. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field

. Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in equity research or investment banking, ideally in commodities, mining, or industrial technology sectors.

. Established global network with key players in the EV, battery, and mining sectors

. Demonstrated expertise in:

o Financial modelling, accounting, and valuation methods

o Supply/demand modelling and cost curve analysis

o Technical understanding of battery technologies and components

. Role requires multilingual communication skills, particularly in Mandarin and English, to liaise with diverse stakeholders.

. Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to distill complex ideas into clear, actionable insights.

Preferred Requirements

. Experience in integrating commodity fundamentals with equity analysis to develop cross-asset investment views

. Knowledge of both regional and global capital markets, with the ability to connect local market developments to broader international investment themes.