Equity Research Analyst

Macquarie Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie Group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a writing analyst to join the Equity Research team, covering Malaysian stocks in an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture.

You will work with the Head of Research Malaysia to perform market analysis, build financial models and produce quality reports, while engaging senior stakeholders and clients globally. Travel may be required to deepen industry contacts and coverage.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in economics, finance or a similar discipline.
• 2+ years’ stock coverage experience, ideally within sell-side research.
• Fluent in English with a track record of building relationships with institutional clients.
• Logical and analytical thinker with a drive to learn and contribute.
• Strong team ethics with a commercial mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis and develop financial models.
• Produce high-quality equity research reports on Malaysian stocks.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and institutional clients to communicate investment ideas.
• Travel to develop industry contacts when available and cover broader sectors.

Skills

English fluency

Client engagement

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Economics/Finance degree

Job description

Join our Equity Research team in Kuala Lumpur and help deepen our footprint in Asia, leveraging the strengths of the Macquarie platform. You will be working as a writing analyst covering Malaysian stocks in an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

Working directly with our Head of Research Malaysia, you will leverage your deep industry knowledge and contacts to identify exciting investment ideas across various sectors. You will assist our clients to access those opportunities by conducting market analysis, financial modelling and producing quality reports. Engaging with senior stakeholders of the companies covered, you will travel to develop industry contacts when available and service the largest institutional investors in the world on a daily basis. Given the coverage scope of the role, you’ll have the opportunity to explore highly detailed company analysis in addition to a wider, macro level view.

What You Offer

• A tertiary qualification in economics, finance or a similar discipline
• 2+ years’ stock coverage experience gained ideally within sell-side research; candidates with sector experience in Auto, Property, Materials and/or Oil and Gas will be an advantage
• Exceptional communication skills with fluency in English and a track record of building solid relationships with international and domestic institutional clients as well as internal teams globally
• Logical and analytical lateral thinker with a strong drive to succeed and a genuine hunger to learn and contribute meaningfully
• Strong team ethics with a commercial mindset and an adaptable approach, thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

About Macquarie Capital

Macquarie Capital partners with businesses, startups and governments to connect ideas to capital and help drive innovation, growth and create real-world impact. Our global corporate advisory, investing, development and equities capabilities are underpinned by a full spectrum of capital markets solutions and deep sector expertise, with a focus on infrastructure and real assets, technology, software and services, and resources, energy and materials.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.