Senior Research Analyst

Datametrics Research & Information Centre Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly allowances

Team building activities

Job summary

Datametrics Research & Information Centre Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Research Analyst with hands-on experience in preparing research reports for IPO prospectuses, circulars, and listing submissions. The role demands accuracy, defensibility, and clear disclosure for capital market documentation.

You will conduct comprehensive primary and secondary research across industries to support market research assignments for IPOs and listings, and produce detailed reports suitable for regulatory scrutiny

Qualifications

• Experience in market research for listing submissions or capital markets.
• Strong market sizing, forecasting and modelling skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Experience sourcing data from credible sources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary research for IPOs, listings and capital market documentation.
• Gather, organise and tabulate market data with accuracy and auditability.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis including market sizing and forecasting.
• Develop insights and recommendations suitable for regulatory scrutiny.
• Produce detailed, professionally structured reports for prospectuses and circulars.
• Manage engagements, scope, timelines and deliverables.
• Build relationships with clients and advisers.

Skills

Market research

Forecasting

Data analysis

Data sourcing

Analytical thinking

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Time management

Education

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

Job description

We are a growing research and advisory firm with a young, dynamic team and a flexible work culture. Our projects span across various industries, offering wide exposure and hands‑on experience, from market research to IPO advisory. We value curiosity, initiative, and clarity in thinking.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Research Analyst with direct, hands‑on experience preparing research reports for IPO prospectuses, circulars, or listing submissions. This role is suited for candidates who understand the heightened standards of accuracy, defensibility, and disclosure required for capital market documentation, and who are comfortable producing research that withstands scrutiny from regulators, advisers, and investors.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive primary and secondary research across various industries to support market research assignments for IPOs, listings, and capital market documentation.

Gather, collate, organise and systematically tabulate market and industry data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy, consistency, traceability, and auditability.

Perform rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis, including market sizing, forecasting, benchmarking, and trend assessment, through clearly defined assumptions, parameters, and defensible methodologies.

Develop objective, strategic insights and practical recommendations based on research findings, ensuring outputs remain analytically independent and suitable for regulatory scrutiny.

Produce detailed, concise, and professionally structured research reports suitable for inclusion in prospectuses, circulars, annual reports, and public‑facing materials.

Maintain full ownership of assigned engagements, managing scope, timelines, deliverables, and quality standards in line with due diligence and verification requirements.

Build and foster strong, professional relationships with clients and advisers.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in market research for listing submissions, or capital market documentation.

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

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in research or consulting; IPO or capital market exposure is a strong advantage.

Strong capability in market sizing, forecasting, and mod‑elling using defensible assumptions and transparent methodologies.

High attention to detail with a strong commitment to data accuracy and quality.

Resourceful in sourcing data and validating information from credible sources.

Capable of framing and solving complex analytical challenges.

Proficient in both qualitative and quantitative research techniques.

Adaptable to diverse industries and markets.

Effective at managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines under pressure.

What You’ll Get

Exposure to real business challenges and capital market projects

Competitive salary based on experience

Monthly allowances

Sports / team building activity

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