Senior Fund Manager / Global Equity

EPF Malaysia; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment fund in Malaysia is seeking a professional responsible for managing and optimizing public equities investments. The candidate will track market performance, conduct thorough research, and provide strategic recommendations for stock transactions. Applicants must be Malaysian citizens with a Bachelor's degree and 13 years of experience in finance or related fields. The role demands strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and teamwork orientation, along with fluency in Bahasa Melayu and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 13 years of relevant working experience in fund management, equity research, or related field.
• Proficient in computing tools.
• Fluent in Bahasa Melayu and English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and provide recommendations on investment actions.
• Monitor market performance and portfolio health.
• Prepare research reports and contribute to investment strategy meetings.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Research capability

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Banking, Finance/Investment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for delivering Return on Investment (ROI) and maintaining the portfolio health of EPF's global public equities investments in compliance with the guidelines approved by the Management Investment Committee and the Investment Panel.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep track of market performance as well as the progress of invested companies.
• Conduct research and provide recommendations on the buying and selling of shares in accordance with the approved investment guidelines.
• Monitor the current status of the mandate and make portfolio decisions regarding stock buying/selling activities to generate the desired income.
• Continuously monitor the performance of the assigned portfolio to ensure investment objectives are achieved.
• Develop expertise in specific sectors and companies by applying the Top Down/Bottom Up Research Approach (inputs from Internal and External Research Resources).
• Prepare research reports on equity investments and new investment prospects.
• Contribute to weekly strategy meetings for investment decisions.
• Conduct presentations internally or to management to support investment discussions and decision-making.
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor from time to time.
• Provide guidance and coaching to team members on fund management skills and sector/stock research.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Malaysian Citizen
• Pass Malay Language, including the oral test, at the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Banking, Finance/Investment or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government from any local or overseas higher learning institution
• Minimum 13 years of relevant working experience in fund management, equity research, or related field
• Independent, highly disciplined, able to prioritise work, mature and capable of achieving the desired performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with basic leadership potential
• Good time management skills
• Strong analytical thinking and research capability
• Proficient in computing tools
• Fluent in Bahasa Melayu and English

JOB STATUS

Permanent

All applications are strictly CONFIDENTIAL, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Applications are deemed UNSUCCESSFUL if there is no feedback from the EPF within 2 MONTHS after the closing date of the advertisement.