Research Analyst (Chinese Financial and Commodities)

UOB KAY HIAN (M) SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UOB Kay Hian (M) Sdn. Bhd. in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Research Analyst (Chinese Financial and Commodities) to perform market analysis, monitor sector developments, and deliver actionable insights for decision-making and growth.

The role involves building financial models, delivering timely research reports, and guiding teammates to meet targets, with English and Mandarin proficiency essential for communication with clients and the sales team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Research Analyst.
• Demonstrated exceptional analytical skills, lateral thinking, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality research reports within tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in both written and spoken English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bottom-up fundamental research on a portfolio of Financials and Commodities sectors.
• Build and maintain company-specific and industry financial models.
• Provide timely insights and investment recommendations to the sales team and clients.
• Motivate and guide team members to achieve departmental objectives.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and assignments as directed by the Head of Research and Management Team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Lateral thinking

Sound judgment

Working under pressure

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related

Job description

Research Analyst (Chinese Financial and Commodities)

About the role
UOB Kay Hian (M) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a talented Research Analyst (Chinese Financial and Commodities) to join our esteemed research team in Kuala Lumpur. This role offers the opportunity to conduct market and industry analysis, monitor sector developments, and provide meaningful insights to support informed decision-making and business growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, bottom-up fundamental research on a dedicated portfolio of companies across the Financials sector (e.g., banks & insurance) and Commodities sector (e.g., metals & mining).


• Build and maintain company-specific and industry financial models.


• Provide timely insights and investment recommendations to the sales team and clients.


• Motivate and guide team members to achieve departmental objectives.


• Participate in ad hoc projects and assignments as directed by the Head of Research and Management Team.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.


• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Research Analyst.


• Demonstrated exceptional analytical skills, lateral thinking, and sound judgment.


• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality research reports within tight deadlines.


• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in both written and spoken English and Mandarin.

UOB Kay Hian Securities (M) Sdn Bhd, a Participating Organisation of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, is part of the UOB Kay Hian Group, the largest Singaporean stockbroker by both market capitalization and size of sales force. The Group has strong regional and global markets presence providing stockbroking and related services to institution and retail clients. With its extensive distribution network spanning across the globe in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Shanghai, London and New York, you can look forward to regional exposure in one of the most dynamic and challenging industries. Over 100 years of history behind us, we arecommitted to grooming elites in the securities trading and investments industry. If you are driven by excellence, a career at UOB Kay Hian is for you.