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.