Head of Equity Research

Prudential Hong Kong Limited; Setiabudi; Hybrid; IDR 2,120,891,000 - 3,711,559,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastspring, a global asset manager, is seeking a Head of Equity Research to lead the equity research team across local Indonesian and regional coverage. You will shape investment views, maintain coverage of stocks, and drive alpha through robust research and governance.

You will mentor analysts, integrate ESG considerations, and lead the AMP portfolio process, including rebalance discussions and final decisions, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading equity research teams and portfolios.
• Ability to oversee ESG engagement and proxy voting.
• Experience implementing AI-enabled research and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the equity research function, ensuring high-quality research and governance across local Indonesian and regional equity coverage.
• Drive the generation of alpha-producing investment ideas and robust investment discussions.
• Mentor and scale a high-performing research team while integrating ESG considerations.

Job description

Eastspring is a global asset manager with Asia at its core. We create a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our colleagues, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and in exchange, we support our people's career ambitions. We pledge to make Eastspring a place where you can Connect, Grow and Succeed. . .

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Head of Equity Research is responsible for managing, supervising, and monitoring the equity research activities and output of the team of Equity Fund Managers and Equity Analysts. He/she works with the team to initiate and update coverage of stocks in the equity universe, and form investment views, priorities and preferences of stocks to be the basis for construction of equity portfolios. He/she assists the Head of Investments &/or Deputy Head of Equity to apply research, valuation and documentation consistent with the team’s equity investment philosophy and procedures. He/she is also responsible for leading the Analyst Model Portfolio and its application to specified equity portfolios. Lead and oversee the equity research function, including the work produced by Equity Analysts and Equity Portfolio Managers who have dual portfolio management and analyst responsibilities, ensuring compliance with all research, governance, and record-keeping requirements. Work with the team to maintain and regularly update coverage of stocks within the equity universe, providing fair valuations and investment recommendations (Buy/Hold/Sell). Maintain, enhance, and execute the team's equity investment philosophy, research framework, and investment processes. Drive the generation of alpha-producing investment ideas, challenge assumptions, and facilitate robust investment discussions. Lead and coordinate the team's dual mandate across local Indonesian equity coverage and regional research initiatives, serving as a trusted research hub for local investment teams and regional stakeholders. Drive regionalisation by supporting a unified regional equity platform, balancing local Indonesian market requirements with regional research expectations, and fostering collaboration across Local Business Units (LBUs) while maintaining strong governance and local relevance. Work with the team to assess material ESG issues, oversee ESG engagement activities, support proxy voting decisions, and ensure appropriate reporting. Lead the adoption of AI-enabled research capabilities, including AI agents, research automation, and multi-agent research processes, to enhance research quality, productivity, investment insights, and collaboration across local and regional teams. Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing research team, fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous development while supporting the growth of both local and regional research capabilities. Promote a culture of continuous learning, intellectual curiosity, and technology adoption, encouraging the team to leverage emerging tools, data sources, and investment research methodologies. Lead the Analyst Model Portfolio ("AMP"), including identifying key investment ideas, facilitating portfolio rebalancing discussions, and making final portfolio decisions. AMP is applied to specified equity portfolios.

Eastspring is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

Eastspring is an international asset manager with Asia at its core. We offer investment solutions across equity, fixed income, multi asset, quantitative and alternative strategies to institutional and individual investors globally. As the asset management business of Prudential plc, we have built an unparalleled presence across Asia1. over the years. We are also a signatory to the UN-supported Principles of Responsible Investment, incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in our investment processes. Learn more about us. We are proud to be a member of the 2023 GEI Gender Equality Index. The reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: female leadership and talent pipeline, equal pay and gender pay parity, inclusive culture, sexual harassment policies, and pro-women brand. Our inclusion in this global index is testament to our commitment to nurturing diverse talent. #BloombergGEI. https://www.bloomberg.com/gei Prudential plc is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America or with the Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom.