Fund Manager II | Domestic Equity

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

Job summary

EPF Malaysia is seeking an experienced equity investment professional to deliver ROI and maintain the portfolio health of domestic public equities in line with approved guidelines.

The role requires monitoring market performance, conducting research, recommending stock buys/sells, and presenting analyses for investment decisions. A 7+ year track record and a Bachelor’s degree are essential, with fluency in Bahasa Melayu and English; the position is permanent and based in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Banking, Finance/Investment or equivalent recognized by Government.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in fund management, equity research, or related field.
• Fluent in Bahasa Melayu and English.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Keep track of market performance and the progress of invested companies.
• Conduct research and provide recommendations on buying and selling of shares per guidelines.
• Monitor mandate status and make portfolio decisions to generate income.
• Constant monitoring of portfolio to achieve investment objectives.
• Develop sector/company expertise using Top Down/Bottom Up Research.
• Prepare research reports on equity investments and new prospects.
• Contribute to weekly strategy meetings for investment decisions.
• Conduct presentations internally or to management to support discussions.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.
• Provide guidance for less experienced team members on fund management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Analytical thinking

Research capability

Languages: Bahasa Melayu & English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for delivering Return on Investment (ROI) and maintaining the portfolio health of EPF's domestic 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.
• Constant monitoring of 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.
• Provide guidance for less experienced team members on fund management skills and sector/stock research.

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 7 years of relevant working experience in fund management, equity research, or related field
• 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.