Commercial & Investment Bank - Research Analyst (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

J.P. Morgan; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Research Analyst with a passion for equity research. The role involves conducting financial modeling, performing detailed valuations, and utilizing AI/LLM tools to enhance analysis quality. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and at least one year of analytical experience. This position offers an intellectually stimulating environment where collaboration and independent thinking are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a research or analytical role.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• A core understanding of statistics and programming is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct core research and analyze earnings releases.
• Draft financial models and valuation reports.
• Utilize data analytics and AI/LLM tools to enhance analysis quality.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Financial modeling

Proficiency in Excel

Passion for capital markets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Accounting, or Economics

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Are you passionate about equity research and eager to achieve challenging goals? We are looking for a commercially minded and resourceful analyst, with strong data science attributes and the ability to thrive in a demanding, team-based research environment. As a Research Analyst, you will support the Head of Malaysia Equity Research, contributing to industry analysis and company-specific coverage. The role is fast‑paced, rigorous and intellectually stimulating, requiring a balance of accounting, finance, quantitative skills and applied AI/LLM capability. You will be expected to think independently, execute with precision, and collaborate effectively to deliver timely, investable research outputs.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct core research ranging from dissecting earnings releases and regulatory filings to assessing relevant news events.
• Perform financial modeling and detailed valuation work, drafting research notes and sector pieces.
• Apply data analytics, automation and AI/LLM tools to improve quality of analysis, as well as workflows.
• Communicate with internal/external clients and management teams about stocks/sectors.
• Collaborate with sales and trading teams to fulfill client requests for market updates.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Research, Investment, Banking, Consulting, or a similar analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Passion for the capital market.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, etc.
• A core course or capability in statistics, programming and use of AI/LLM.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• CFA designation or progress toward a CFA.
• Programming skills (Python, SQL, dashboards & automation).