Head of Research

moomoo; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 320,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Moomoo Malaysia is seeking a Senior Head of Research to lead the equity research function and oversee the quality and governance of our research outputs in compliance with SC Malaysia requirements. The role will set priorities for APAC and US equities, build robust financial models, and deliver actionable investment analyses for institutional clients.

You will mentor a team of analysts in a fast‑paced fintech environment, overseeing company initiations, earnings updates and thematic research

Qualifications

• 8+ years in financial services focused on research and content creation
• CMSRL eligibility or fit & proper to hold license under Capital Markets & Services Act 2007
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia
• In-depth knowledge of financial markets and products
• Able to produce clear, concise research under tight timelines
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead equity research agenda with governance to ensure regulatory compliance
• Set coverage priorities and house views for APAC and US equities
• Review and sign off research reports, models and recommendations
• Build and maintain financial models including P&L, balance sheet and valuation framework
• Produce high-quality reports including initiations, updates and thematic pieces
• Lead content creation across reports, newsletters, webinars and media
• Educate investors and tailor content for multiple channels while safeguarding independence
• Engage with institutional clients and market participants; manage inquiries and deliverables
• Lead, coach and develop a team of analysts; foster a compliant research culture

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Equity research

Financial modelling

Content creation

Stakeholder management

Multilingual communication

Education

Degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Mathematics/Engineering

Tools

CMSRL eligibility

Job description

About Moomoo Malaysia

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.

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.

• 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.

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.