Head of Research

About Moomoo Malaysia Moomoo Malaysia is transforming the retail investing landscape with its award-winning, all-in-one stock trading platform. Powered by cutting-edge technology and insights, we empower proactive traders to make informed decisions. Our parent company, FUTU Holdings Limited, is Nasdaq-listed and backed by global heavyweights like Tencent, Sequoia Capital, and Matrix Partners. With over 21 million users worldwide, Moomoo is a trusted choice for investors across the U.S., Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, and Australia. What are we looking for? We are looking for a senior Head of Research to lead our equity research function, with primary responsibility for driving investment research and for overseeing the overall quality and governance of our research output. This role is required to meet the head of regulated activity / Head of Research requirements under the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), including holding or qualifying for a Capital Markets Services Representative’s Licence (CMSRL). Key Responsibilities: 1. Research leadership & governance Lead the overall equity research agenda, ensuring research activities and outputs comply with SC Malaysia’s Licensing Handbook, investment advise / investment analyst guidelines and internal policies. Set research priorities, coverage strategy and house views for APAC and US equities. Review, challenge and sign off research reports, models and recommendations to ensure analytical rigor, consistency and regulatory compliance. 2. Equity Research – Financial Modelling, Valuation & Reporting Build, develop and maintain comprehensive financial models for equities under coverage, including detailed P&L, balance sheet, capital, asset quality and valuation frameworks. Perform in‑depth financial, valuation and peer analysis to generate high‑conviction, strategy‑appropriate investment recommendations. Produce high‑quality research reports, including company initiations, earnings updates, thematic and sector pieces, with clear, actionable conclusions for institutional investors. 3. Thought leadership, content & investor education Lead the creation of impactful research content (flagship reports, thematic pieces, strategy notes, newsletters, webinars and videos). Champion investor education, helping clients understand sector dynamics, risks and opportunities to support better long‑term investment decisions. Collaborate with Marketing / Distribution to tailor content for multiple channels (client meetings, conferences, media, digital platforms) while safeguarding research independence. 4. Client, market & external engagement Cultivate strong relationships with institutional clients, corporate management teams, exchanges and other market participants. Attend and report on corporate events, earnings briefings, roadshows, company visits and industry conferences. Respond to and manage client requests efficiently, taking full ownership of workflow and…