Equity Research Analyst | Utilities

Macquarie Bank Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a writing analyst to deepen their footprint in the Asian equity research market. This role involves identifying investment ideas, conducting market analysis, and engaging with institutional clients. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in sell-side research, particularly in utilities or oil and gas, and must possess strong communication and analytical skills, thriving in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in sell-side research, ideally in utilities or oil and gas.
• Fluency in English with proven client relationship skills.
• Strong commercial mindset and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Identify investment ideas within the Utilities sector.
• Conduct market analysis and financial modeling.
• Produce quality reports and engage with clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Education

Tertiary qualification in economics, finance or similar

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 Utilities and other emerging sectors in Malaysia in an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

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 within the Utilities sector with the opportunity to explore emerging 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
• 3+ years’ relevant experience gained ideally within sell-side research with existing coverage in utilities and/or oil and gas an advantage (other related sector coverage experience would also be considered)
• 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.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

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.