Research Analyst, ResearchApply
Locations: Kuala Lumpur
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR000876
Position Description:The Research Analyst provides stock coverage on assigned clients in Malaysia. Reporting to the Head of Research, the Research Analyst provides recommendations based on thorough analysis and company insights. He/she must be able to present and market their ideas effectively internally, to institutional sales and sales traders, and externally to clients. Typically, he/she should cover 8 – 12 Companies, determined by the Head of Research.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:ProductAssist Senior Analysts on specific research projects.Ensure the team has adequate financial models & valuation databases for all stocks under primary coverage. At a minimum, these models should be robust, internally consistent, and have the ability to perform sensitivity analysis on key earnings drivers.ContributionSupport the writing of investment products, including company, sector, and thematic reports.Respond to market news, earnings releases, corporate developments, and other market-moving information when necessary and in a proactive manner.Objective: At least 2 quality written brokerable ideas are provided each week.
Client ContactConduct bespoke work for clients, supporting the development of strong key client relationships.Develop working relationships with corporates, clients, and government/industry organizations.TeamworkAnalysts should view their role as an integral part of the team's success. Effective teamwork contribution; actively generate ideas for the team's development; communicate issues that require action; support each other and ask for help when needed.Where appropriate, proactive measures must be taken to ensure views, assumptions, and forecasts are consistent with top down and sector views.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):Product produced.Client interaction.Quality and accuracy of research recommendations.Maintain/Target to be Top 3 rankings with our top 5 local clients.Individual Rankings – Institutional Investor and/or Greenwich Surveys.Measures:Revenues captured in CIS.Broker ratings held for Tier 1, Tier 2, etc. accounts as measured by the client.Market share in all markets that CLSA operates in.Research earnings and recommendation accuracy measured objectively.All contacts logged in CIS.Requirements:Bachelor's degree or above in Business-related discipline, preferably with Finance and/or Accounting major.5-8 years' experience as a research analyst. Alternatively, a similar level of sector-specific experience would be considered.Technical knowledge of the brokerage industry.Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills and a good understanding of financial modeling.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.High sense of commercial awareness.Strong attention to detail.Excellent interpersonal sensitivity.Excellent communication, relationship, and management skills to both internal and external clients.#J-18808-Ljbffr