Associate Director - ASEAN Growth Equities Portfolio Manager

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support management of Singapore and ASEAN equity portfolios, contributing to portfolio construction, stock selection, risk management and performance delivery.
• Conduct fundamental research on listed companies, including financial modelling, valuation analysis and investment recommendation.
• Identify and develop investment ideas through company meetings, industry research, channel checks and thematic analysis.
• Monitor portfolio holdings and investment watchlists, providing timely updates on earnings, corporate developments and market events.
• Engage regularly with company management teams, brokers, industry experts and other market participants.
• Support client meetings, investment presentations, market commentary and media engagements.
• Collaborate closely with regional investment teams to share insights, leverage research resources and develop cross-market investment ideas.
• Mentor and develop junior investment professionals, fostering analytical rigor and adherence to the team's investment process.
• Contribute actively to investment discussions, investment committee reviews and the continuous enhancement of the team's research and investment process.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• At least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in managing Singapore/ASEAN funds is preferred.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, strong work ethic and drive for excellence.
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis and valuation modelling.
• Ability to interpret macroeconomic trends and sector dynamics for market research.
• Skilled in Bloomberg and Excel (including advanced functions).
• Expertise in creating impactful reports and presentations using PowerPoint and data visualisation tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of compliance requirements and investment guidelines.
• Exposure to ESG analysis and data-driven research techniques (AI/quant tools) is a plus.
• Collaborative team player, receptive to feedback and able to provide constructive input.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, constantly seeking new investment ideas and opportunities.