Chief Equity Research & Insights Leader

SJ Securities Sdn Bhd

Shah Alam

On-site

MYR 240,000 - 480,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SJ Securities Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a Head of Research to lead equity research, set coverage priorities for APAC and US equities, and ensure reports and models meet regulatory and internal standards.

You will sign off on research, develop financial models, produce high‑quality reports, and drive thought leadership for investors; lead a team of analysts, mentor talent, and cultivate relationships with clients and market participants.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in financial services focusing on research and content creation for macro markets and asset allocation.
Experience in portfolio construction, optimisation and due diligence for investment managers.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia; ability to deliver concise, well-structured research under tight timelines.
Deep knowledge of financial markets and products; comfortable with public speaking and media appearances.

Responsibilities

Lead the overall equity research agenda with governance and regulatory compliance.
Set research priorities and house views for APAC and US equities; review and sign off on reports and models.
Produce high-quality research reports for institutional investors, including initiations and earnings updates.
Lead thought leadership, investor education content, webinars and media activities.
Manage and develop a team of research analysts; foster a collaborative research culture and risk/compliance discipline.
Build and nurture relationships with institutional clients, corporate management teams, exchanges and other market participants.