Fund Manager I | Global Equity

EPF Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EPF Malaysia is seeking a seasoned investment professional to manage and optimize the portfolio of global public equities. The role focuses on delivering ROI and maintaining portfolio health in line with approved guidelines, with emphasis on research-driven buy/sell decisions.

You will monitor market performance, prepare equity research reports, and present recommendations to management. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership potential are essential in this permanent role based in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Management, Banking, Finance/Investment or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience in fund management, equity research, or related field.
• Independent, highly disciplined, able to prioritise work, mature and capable of achieving the desired performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; fluent in Bahasa Melayu and English.

Responsibilities

• Keep track of market performance as well as the progress of invested companies.
• Conduct research and provide recommendations on the buying and selling of shares in accordance with the approved investment guidelines.
• Monitor the current status of the mandate and make portfolio decisions regarding stock buying/selling activities to generate the desired income.
• Continuously monitor the performance of the assigned portfolio to ensure investment objectives are achieved.
• Develop expertise in specific sectors and companies by applying the Top Down/Bottom Up Research Approach.
• Prepare research reports on equity investments and new investment prospects.
• Contribute to weekly strategy meetings for investment decisions.
• Conduct presentations internally or to management to support investment discussions and decision-making.
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor from time to time.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Research capability

Time management

Team player

Leadership potential

Computing tools

Bilingual: Bahasa Melayu & English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Banking, Finance/Investment or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for delivering Return on Investment (ROI) and maintaining the portfolio health of EPF's global public equities investments in compliance with the guidelines approved by the Management Investment Committee and the Investment Panel.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep track of market performance as well as the progress of invested companies.
• Conduct research and provide recommendations on the buying and selling of shares in accordance with the approved investment guidelines.
• Monitor the current status of the mandate and make portfolio decisions regarding stock buying/selling activities to generate the desired income.
• Continuously monitor the performance of the assigned portfolio to ensure investment objectives are achieved.
• Develop expertise in specific sectors and companies by applying the Top Down/Bottom Up Research Approach (inputs from Internal and External Research Resources).
• Prepare research reports on equity investments and new investment prospects.
• Contribute to weekly strategy meetings for investment decisions.
• Conduct presentations internally or to management to support investment discussions and decision-making.
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor from time to time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Pass Malay Language, including the oral test, at the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Banking, Finance/Investment or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government from any local or overseas higher learning institution
• Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience in fund management, equity research, or related field
• Independent, highly disciplined, able to prioritise work, mature and capable of achieving the desired performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with basic leadership potential
• Good time management skills
• Strong analytical thinking and research capability
• Proficient in computing tools
• Fluent in Bahasa Melayu and English

JOB STATUS

Permanent

All applications are strictly CONFIDENTIAL, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Applications are deemed UNSUCCESSFUL if there is no feedback from the EPF within 2 MONTHS after the closing date of the advertisement.