Head of Research

Apex Securities Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Malaysia seeks an experienced professional to oversee equity research, ensure timely reporting, and lead a team of analysts. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 8 years of experience in equity research. Responsibilities include developing financial models, formulating strategy reports, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of market trends. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in buy-side or sell-side equity research.
• Licensed under the Securities Commission Malaysia – Modules 12 & 19A.
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience managing or mentoring analysts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely and accurate research reports for dealers and remisiers.
• Formulate market strategy reports and guide analysts on sector coverage.
• Develop financial models and assist in investment decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Equity research

Communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking, Economics, Investment, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee all research reports to be prepared and published in timely and accurate manner to ensure dealers & remisiers are able to provide fresh and up-to-date investment ideas to existing and prospective customers.
• Formulate strategy market reports and provide guidance to analysts over details of specific sectors coverage to ensure research reports are equipped with necessary and up-to-date information.
• Identify potential equity investments that could be added onto current portfolio of core coverage to boost investment ideas.
• Develop financial modelling, charting and investment strategy to assist in investment decision making.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial services industry happenings and current events to assist in investment decision making.
• Key focal point to present in institutional meetings, webinars and conference calls pertaining to Malaysia stock market to instill investment confidence and direction to participants.
• Actively participate in-house and external events & roadshows to assist in marketing and branding of company.
• Plan, execute, lead, develop and guide analysts on regular basis to achieve personal KPIs.
• Manage and delegate custom research requests and consultancy relationships that require specialised project management to improve cross functional operational efficiency.
• Deliver clear communication of project initiatives after monthly task force meetings to ensure analysts routine and ad-hoc tasks are well aligned with department and company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking, Economics, Investment, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in buy-side or sell-side equity research.
• Licensed under the Securities Commission Malaysia – Modules 12 & 19A (Investment Advice License).
• In-depth technical knowledge of the Malaysian equity market, encompassing fundamental, economic, and technical analysis.
• Proven leadership capabilities, with experience managing a team or mentoring junior analysts.
• Clean track record with no adverse findings concerning fit and proper assessments.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.