About
Dickson Pau is a Research Associate at First Manhattan Co. LLC. based in New York, where he focuses on covering the Large-Cap Technology sector. In this role, he is responsible for conducting in-depth fundamental research on major technology companies, supporting the firm’s investment decision-making through rigorous analysis and sector expertise.
Prior to joining First Manhattan in 2022, Dickson gained investment experience as an Investment Analyst at Ascender Capital and further developed his analytical and industry knowledge with a summer internship at T. Rowe Price. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at Columbia Business School, contributing to the academic community and expanding his expertise in finance.
Dickson holds an MBA from the Value Investing Program at Columbia Business School, graduating with Dean’s Honors, and earned his BBA in Global Business Studies with First Class Honors from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His educational background is further supported by studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Copenhagen Business School, positioning him as a highly skilled analyst specializing in large-cap technology investments.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Manhattan | Research Analyst - Associate | Jun 2022 to Present | Technology and semiconductor. |
| Columbia Business School | Teaching Assistant | Aug 2021 to Jun 2022 | Security Analysis (Christopher Begg)
Modern Value (Tano Santos)
Legends in Value Investing (Tano Santos)
Africa Business School Value Investing Program (Tano Santos)
Real Estate Finance (Stijn Van Nie... |
| T. Rowe Price | Investment Analyst - MBA Summer Intern | Jun 2021 to Aug 2021 | Performed deep fundamental research and analysis on the China logistics industry
Presented investment thesis on three Chinese logistics companies to the investment team across the globe |
| Ascender Capital | Investment Analyst | Apr 2015 to Aug 2020 | Ascender Capital is a value-oriented hedge fund based in Hong Kong that invests in a balanced portfolio of undervalued yet high quality businesses across Asia
• Responsible for performing rigorous fun... |
| Deutsche Bank | Graduate Analyst, Asset and Wealth Management | Jul 2014 to Apr 2015 | Team Attachment:
1. Institutional Sales
2. Wealth Management
3. Passive Investments - ETF products
- Assisted in preparing pitches to top management for a new expansion plan in Hong ... |
| Deutsche Bank | Summer Analyst, Asset and Wealth Management | Jun 2013 to Aug 2013 | Team Attachement: Institutional Sales
- Performed Know Your Client procedures
- Assisted in preparing pitch books for institutional clients |
| First Asia Merchants Bullion Limited | Business Manager | Jun 2012 to Aug 2012 | - Conducted in-depth research on the financial market and analyzed significant factors contributing to the fluctuations in the gold market
- Prepared sales pitch regarding First Gold and investment in... |
Education
Columbia Business School
2020 — 2022
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
2011 — 2014
Hang Seng School of Commerce
2009 — 2011
Wah Yan College, Hong Kong
2004 — 2009
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Copenhagen Business School
Skills & Expertise
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Partner, Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
A Adam Wolf | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
J Jeremy Chase | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
L Len Berman | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
| Research Analyst Vice President | New York, NY , United States | |
M Michael Gasner | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
M Michael Kelter | Partner, Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
 | Equity Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
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