Head of Equity Research — CMSRL Regulated Leader (APAC/US)

Moomoo MY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Moomoo Malaysia is seeking a senior Head of Research to lead the equity research function, drive investment research, and oversee quality and governance of research output. This role requires meeting SC Malaysia Head of Regulated Activity requirements, including CMSRL eligibility, and overseeing APAC and US equities.

You will build, maintain and challenge financial models, produce company initiations and earnings updates, and develop flagship research content for institutional clients while

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial services focusing on research and content creation.
• Currently holds, or is fit & proper to hold, a CMSRL under the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Deep knowledge of financial markets and products.
• Ability to produce clear, concise research under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead equity research agenda with governance to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Set priorities, coverage strategy and house views for APAC and US equities.
• Build and maintain financial models (P&L, balance sheet, valuation frameworks).
• Produce high-quality research reports with actionable conclusions for institutional investors.
• Lead content creation, investor education, webinars and multimedia outputs.
• Manage relationships with institutional clients and market participants.

Skills

Leadership

Multilingual communication

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Strategic mindset

Education

Degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Mathematics/Engineering

CMSRL qualification / fit & proper

Job description

Moomoo Malaysia is seeking a senior Head of Research to lead the equity research function, drive investment research, and oversee quality and governance of research output. This role requires meeting SC Malaysia Head of Regulated Activity requirements, including CMSRL eligibility, and overseeing APAC and US equities.

You will build, maintain and challenge financial models, produce company initiations and earnings updates, and develop flagship research content for institutional clients while