Director, Investment Research

SAFE HARBOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Singapore seeks a Director of Investment Research to oversee the investment research across various asset classes. This senior leadership role involves defining research priorities, collaborating with Portfolio Managers, and ensuring high-quality investment insights. Candidates should possess a Master's degree or PhD in Finance or Economics, and have 10–15+ years of experience in investment research, showcasing strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of buy-side or high-quality sell-side investment research experience with leadership responsibility.
• Strong track record of investment insight generation and contribution to portfolio performance.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, valuation techniques, and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Define research priorities, coverage universe, and analytical standards aligned with firm-wide investment objectives.
• Establish and maintain a robust research process, including idea generation, due diligence, and valuation methodologies.
• Partner closely with Portfolio Managers to provide high-conviction investment ideas and risk-adjusted return insights.
• Present research views, portfolio implications, and market outlooks to investment committees and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with internal investment policies, regulatory requirements, and best-practice governance.

Skills

Strategic thinking with strong investment judgment

Leadership and people management excellence

Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to challenge assumptions and manage investment risk

High integrity and adherence to fiduciary standards

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline

CFA or equivalent professional qualifications

Job description

Role Overview

The Director of Investment Research is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the investment research across asset classes and strategies. The role sets research frameworks, ensures high-quality investment insights, and works closely with Portfolio Managers (PMs) and senior investment leadership to drive consistent, alpha-generating investment decisions.

This position plays a critical role in shaping investment views, portfolio construction inputs, and long-term investment strategy while maintaining rigorous governance and risk discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Research Leadership

• Define research priorities, coverage universe, and analytical standards aligned with firm-wide investment objectives.

• Establish and maintain a robust research process, including idea generation, due diligence, valuation methodologies, and post-investment review.

Investment Decision Support

• Partner closely with Portfolio Managers to provide high-conviction investment ideas and risk-adjusted return insights.

• Review and challenge investment theses to ensure disciplined decision-making and downside risk awareness.

• Present research views, portfolio implications, and market outlooks to investment committees and senior management.

Strategy & Thought Leadership

• Contribute to the development of medium- and long-term investment strategy and asset allocation perspectives.

• Provide macroeconomic, sectoral, and thematic insights to support portfolio positioning.

• Represent the investment team in internal forums and, where appropriate, to external stakeholders and clients.

Governance, Risk & Process

• Ensure compliance with internal investment policies, regulatory requirements, and best-practice research governance.

• Oversee documentation, approval, and monitoring of investment recommendations.

• Collaborate with risk management, compliance, and operations teams to maintain strong investment controls.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree or PhD in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

• Professional qualifications such as CFA strongly preferred.

• 10–15+ years of buy-side or high-quality sell-side investment research experience, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.

• Strong track record of investment insight generation and contribution to portfolio performance.

• Deep understanding of financial markets, valuation techniques, and risk management principles.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong investment judgment

• Leadership and people management excellence

• Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Ability to challenge assumptions and manage investment risk

• High integrity and adherence to fiduciary standards