Associate Director, GWBEQ - Research MY

Key Responsibilities

Research

• Cover assigned sectors through meetings with top management, industry consultants, and regulators to gain a deeper understanding of company and industry specific issues, as well as future prospects.

• Build detailed financial models for companies and industries, and produce initiation reports, weekly company/sector updates, and semi-annual thematic reports focused on key trends.

• Conduct weekly client calls to highlight the latest research reports, discuss key insights, and address client concerns and queries.

• Produce bi-annual thematic reports on assigned sectors and proactively market them to clients.

• Conduct teach-in sessions for new buy-side analysts or portfolio managers assuming sector coverage responsibilities.

• Meet and present to investors during global marketing trips to Singapore, Hong Kong, Europe, and the United States.

• Adhere to the weekly publication schedule set by the Research Department by providing timely updates on companies and sectors under coverage, particularly when there are significant news developments.

• Proactively arrange and facilitate regular corporate access opportunities for clients.

• Utilize Equitec research and client management systems to meet KPI requirements.

• Organize Non-Deal Roadshows (NDRs) for corporates to meet investors and accompany investors on Reverse Roadshows to meet companies.

• Provide research support and services to the Group.

• Cover Singapore-listed companies, particularly within the REIT sector, as assigned by the Head of Research.

• Expand coverage to other sectors as directed by the Head of Research.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all research reports and communications with internal and external stakeholders comply with Group, local, and regional regulatory requirements.

• Ensure adherence to all applicable compliance requirements, as well as research policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.

• Capital Markets Services Representative's Licence (required for the role).

• Relevant experience as an Investment Analyst within an established bank or financial institution.

• Strong understanding of the current landscape and evolution of the covered sectors.

• Excellent financial modelling skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to produce actionable thematic, sector, and company deep-dive research reports.