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

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier financial institution in Malaysia seeks a Research Analyst to support equity research efforts. The role requires strong analytical and data science skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with teams and clients. Candidates should have a minimum of one year in a related analytical role, advanced Excel skills, and a passion for capital markets. The position emphasizes financial modeling, data analytics, and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a research or analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Passion for the capital market.
• Core ability in statistics, programming, and AI/LLM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct core research on earnings releases and regulatory filings.
• Perform financial modeling and draft research notes.
• Use data analytics and automation to improve analysis quality.
• Communicate with clients and management about stocks.
• Collaborate with sales and trading teams on market updates.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analytics

Excel proficiency

Written communication

Oral communication

Passion for capital markets

Education

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

Tools

Python

SQL

AI/LLM tools

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)