Fund manager

Industry: Asset Management / Investment ManagementJob Summary

The Fund Manager will also be responsible for generating actionable investment ideas and representing the investment team in client engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively manage assigned equity funds in accordance with investment guidelines and client mandates.
• Monitor portfolio performance and ensure compliance with internal policies, client agreements, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, interim, and annual investment reports to stakeholders.
• Maintain effective risk controls and contribute to the portfolio's strategic asset allocation.

• Conduct comprehensive research on designated sectors, markets, and companies through fundamental analysis, financial modelling, forecasting, and regular company visits.
• Produce timely and insightful research reports and stock recommendations.
• Present stock ideas and market outlook during Investment Committee, Equity Team, and Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) meetings.
• Contribute to the construction and management of model portfolios.

• Engage with clients regularly to present portfolio performance, market updates, and investment strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional and retail clients to ensure a high level of satisfaction.
• Provide customized portfolio and market insights in line with client mandates.

• Support the Head of Equities in managing the investment process and execution of strategies.
• Collaborate with the Product Development team on new investment solutions and fund launches.
• Provide regular market updates and portfolio strategy briefings to the Sales and Marketing teams.
• Work closely with compliance, operations, and risk teams to ensure governance and control frameworks are adhered to.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Investment, Accounting, Business, Economics or related discipline.
• CFA Charterholder and/or MBA is strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of total working experience, with at least 5 years in active fund management.
• Prior experience in equity research or portfolio management, especially in the Malaysia equity market, is highly desirable.

• Deep understanding of equity markets, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling, and research capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Bloomberg, FactSet, Excel, and other investment tools.
• Up-to-date with regulatory requirements (e.g., SC, Bursa, FIMM).
• Highly self-motivated, organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong command of English (both written and spoken).

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Bachelor Degree

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