Lead Research Architect - Fintech & Trading Insights

Atome

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 120,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Hytech is seeking an experienced Research Team Leader to spearhead the research function within the Business Support Center. You will drive research strategy, deliver actionable insights, and build capabilities from the ground up across multiple business units.

The role requires 5+ years in market or business research, with 3+ years in leadership, and a track record in financial services, fintech, or crypto.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of market or business research experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Experience in financial services, fintech, trading, or cryptocurrency is highly preferred.
  • Strong analytical thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to build and shape a research function from the ground up.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute market, user, and competitor research to generate actionable business insights
  • Build research frameworks, methodologies, and reporting standards from scratch
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a growing research team while ensuring high-quality outputs
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business needs into structured research initiatives

Job description

Hytech is seeking an experienced Research Team Leader to spearhead the research function within the Business Support Center. You will drive research strategy, deliver actionable insights, and build capabilities from the ground up across multiple business units.

The role requires 5+ years in market or business research, with 3+ years in leadership, and a track record in financial services, fintech, or crypto.

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