Head of Research

Moomoo MY; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Moomoo Malaysia is seeking a Senior Head of Research to lead our equity research function and ensure regulatory compliance for research outputs. The role oversees financial modelling, valuations, and reporting, while championing investor education and content across channels.

The candidate will shape APAC/US equity views, manage a team of analysts, and act as a public spokesperson for research views, with strong engagement with institutional clients and media. Bilingual capabilities preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in financial services focusing on research and content creation on macro markets and asset allocation
• CMSRL under Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 or eligible/fit & proper to hold
• Degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Engineering from a reputable university
• Excellent written and verbal English, Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia; able to produce clear research under tight timelines
• Deep knowledge of financial markets and products; strong presentation and media engagement skills
• Experience mentoring/leading analysts is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead equity research agenda with governance to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality outputs
• Set priorities, coverage strategy and house views for APAC and US equities
• Oversee financial modelling, valuation and reporting with rigorous sign-off of reports and recommendations
• Produce flagship research content and investor education materials across channels
• Lead client engagements, media interactions and public speaking while upholding independence and credibility

Skills

Research leadership

Regulatory governance

CMSRL licensing

Financial modelling

Equity research

Investor communications

Education

CMSRL eligibility or license

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Economics/Engineering

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Job description

Moomoo Malaysia is transforming the retail investing landscape with its award-winning, all-in-one stock trading platform. Powered by cutting-edge technology and insights, we empower proactive traders to make informed decisions. Our parent company, FUTU Holdings Limited, is Nasdaq-listed and backed by global heavyweights like Tencent, Sequoia Capital, and Matrix Partners. With over 21 million users worldwide, Moomoo is a trusted choice for investors across the U.S., Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, and Australia.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a senior Head of Research to lead our equity research function, with primary responsibility for driving investment research and for overseeing the overall quality and governance of our research output. This role is required to meet the head of regulated activity / Head of Research requirements under the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), including holding or qualifying for a Capital Markets Services Representative's Licence (CMSRL).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Research leadership & governance

• Lead the overall equity research agenda, ensuring research activities and outputs comply with SC Malaysia's Licensing Handbook, investment advise / investment analyst guidelines and internal policies
• Set research priorities, coverage strategy and house views for APAC and US equities
• Review, challenge and sign off research reports, models and recommendations to ensure analytical rigor, consistency and regulatory compliance

2. Equity Research - Financial Modelling, Valuation & Reporting

• Build, develop and maintain comprehensive financial models for equities under coverage, including detailed P&L, balance sheet, capital, asset quality and valuation frameworks
• Perform in-depth financial, valuation and peer analysis to generate high‑conviction, strategy‑appropriate investment recommendations
• Produce high-quality research reports, including company initiations, earnings updates, thematic and sector pieces, with clear, actionable conclusions for institutional investors

3. Thought leadership, content & investor education

• Lead the creation of impactful research content (flagship reports, thematic pieces, strategy notes, newsletters, webinars and videos)
• Champion investor education, helping clients understand sector dynamics, risks and opportunities to support better long‑term investment decisions
• Collaborate with Marketing / Distribution to tailor content for multiple channels (client meetings, conferences, media, digital platforms) while safeguarding research independence
• Cultivate strong relationships with institutional clients, corporate management teams, exchanges and other market participants
• Attend and report on corporate events, earnings briefings, roadshows, company visits and industry conferences
• Respond to and manage client requests efficiently, taking full ownership of workflow and deliverables
• Act as a public spokesperson for the firm's research views (media interviews, panel discussions, webinars, client calls), projecting credibility and professionalism

4. Client, market & external engagement

• Cultivate strong relationships with institutional clients, corporate management teams, exchanges and other market participants
• Attend and report on corporate events, earnings briefings, roadshows, company visits and industry conferences
• Respond to and manage client requests efficiently, taking full ownership of workflow and deliverables
• Act as a public spokesperson for the firm's research views (media interviews, panel discussions, webinars, client calls), projecting credibility and professionalism

5. People leadership & culture

• Lead, coach and develop a team of research analysts / associates; set clear expectations, provide continuous feedback, and support career development
• Promote a healthy risk, compliance and conduct culture
• Foster a diverse, inclusive and collaborative research environment, valuing diversity of background, experience and thought

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in the financial services industry focusing on research and content creation on the macro market and asset allocation, portfolio construction & optimisation and investment manager due diligence
• Currently holds, or is fit & proper to hold, a CMSRL under the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007
• Minimum a Degree or the equivalent in Business, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Engineering from a reputable university is desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia; the ability to produce clear, concise, well‑structured research in tight timelines
• In-depth knowledge of financial markets and products
• Comfortable writing but also in front of camera or press
• Strong written and verbal communication skills is essential
• Have a good team ethic and ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• A deep passion, commitment, and motivation for building market knowledge and investment expertise
• Results-oriented with the ability to multi-task to manage various and potentially fast-changing priorities
• Prior experience managing or mentoring analysts is strongly preferred

Benefits

Why Moomoo?

Become part of a revolutionary fintech company that's transforming access to powerful trading tools and insights. Shape the future of investing in Malaysia and make your mark in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.