Senior Associate, Retail (Research)

CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a candidate to deliver technical analysis on markets, create reports, and engage clients through webinars. The ideal applicant will have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field, with strong technical analysis and communication skills. Opportunities are open to fresh graduates passionate about financial markets, supporting their development in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain a valid research analyst license.
• Open to fresh graduates or early-career professionals passionate about financial markets.
• Prior internship or related experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical analysis on equities and broader markets.
• Create and publish non-rated reports including strategy notes and market outlooks.
• Host webinars and investor briefings for clients.

Skills

Technical analysis

Charting skills

Communication skills

Social media leveraging

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related field

Job description

Deliver technical analysis on equities, indices and broader markets to guide trading and investment decisions.

Create and publish non-rated reports (e.g., strategy notes, market outlooks and thematic insights).

Simplify and present stock market ideas in clear, engaging formats for clients and public audiences.

Develop and present content across internal channels, media and social platforms.

Host webinars and investor briefings for Singapore retail clients and regional audiences (ASEAN).

Oversee end-to-end webinar execution such as content creation, presentation delivery, audience engagement and post-event summaries.

Contribute as a visible thought leader to enhance the firm’s brand positioning across the region (social and mainstream media).

Ensure full compliance with local regulatory requirements for licensed research publishing.

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related field.

Eligible to obtain a valid research analyst license (as required by MAS, SC or other regulators) and prepared to apply upon joining.

Open to fresh graduates or early-career professionals with a passion for financial markets; prior internship or related experience will be considered an advantage.

Skills

Strong technical analysis and charting skills (trend analysis, indicators, risk/ reward assessment).

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to write professional-grade reports and deliver engaging presentations and webinars.

Skilled in leveraging social media (LinkedIn, X/ Twitter, YouTube, TikTok) to build market presence.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.