Head of Equity Research

Job description

Eastspring is a global asset manager with Asia at its core. We create a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our colleagues, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and in exchange, we support our people's career ambitions. We pledge to make Eastspring a place where you can Connect, Grow and Succeed. . . KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Head of Equity Research is responsible for managing, supervising, and monitoring the equity research activities and output of the team of Equity Fund Managers and Equity Analysts. He/she works with the team to initiate and update coverage of stocks in the equity universe, and form investment views, priorities and preferences of stocks to be the basis for construction of equity portfolios. He/she assists the Head of Investments &/or Deputy Head of Equity to apply research, valuation and documentation consistent with the team’s equity investment philosophy and procedures. He/she is also responsible for leading the Analyst Model Portfolio and its application to specified equity portfolios. Lead and oversee the equity research function, including the work produced by Equity Analysts and Equity Portfolio Managers who have dual portfolio management and analyst responsibilities, ensuring compliance with all research, governance, and record-keeping requirements. Work with the team to maintain and regularly update coverage of stocks within the equity universe, providing fair valuations and investment recommendations (Buy/Hold/Sell). Maintain, enhance, and execute the team's equity investment philosophy, research framework, and investment processes. Drive the generation of alpha-producing investment ideas, challenge assumptions, and facilitate robust investment discussions. Lead and coordinate the team's dual mandate across local Indonesian equity coverage and regional research initiatives, serving as a trusted research hub for local investment teams and regional stakeholders. Drive regionalisation by supporting a unified regional equity platform, balancing local Indonesian market requirements with regional research expectations, and fostering collaboration across Local Business Units (LBUs) while maintaining strong governance and local relevance. Work with the team to assess material ESG issues, oversee ESG engagement activities, support proxy voting decisions, and ensure appropriate reporting. Lead the adoption of AI-enabled research capabilities, including AI agents, research automation, and multi-agent research processes, to enhance research quality, productivity, investment insights, and collaboration across local and regional teams. Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing research team, fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous development while supporting the growth of both local and regional research capabilities. Promote a culture of continuous learning, intellectual curiosity, and technology adoption, encouraging the team to leverage emerging tools, data sources, and investment research methodologies. Lead the Analyst Model Portfolio ("AMP"), including identifying key investment ideas, facilitating portfolio rebalancing discussions, and making final portfolio decisions. AMP is applied to specified equity portfolios. Eastspring is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.