Principal, Equity

Posted:
5/14/2025, 1:40:39 PM

Location(s):
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ⋅ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA

We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

To provide equity research for Malaysia & Asia. To contribute to the outperformance of AIA Bhd’s equity portfolio relative to the benchmark.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Covering sectors and stocks – local and regional.
  • Monthly report writing on market and funds overview.
  • Report writing on stocks and sectors.
  • Engagement with relevant collaborators on special projects.
  • Ensure adherence to investment parameters and limits.
  • In the medium term, we do expect this role to include portfolio management.

Job Requirements:

  • A recognized tertiary education in Finance / Accounting / Economics / Business or other related fields.
  • A CFA charter holder or an advanced degree holder in Investment/Finance/Portfolio Management would be an added advantage.
  • Must have a minimum 5 years of strong track record in research OR portfolio management of local and Asian equities.
  • Highly compliant and meticulous in work.
  • Understanding of local and regional capital markets and companies.
  • Computer skills and is comfortable working with IT or technology-related systems.
  • Good interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
  • Commercially oriented
  • Experience in managing regional equities will be an added advantage.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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