Total 5 market researcher job vacancies in Malaysia

The Market risk team at LDC is responsible for producing quantitative market risk metrics along with qualitative assessment of potential risks to the company portfolio due to changes in market conditions. You will work closely with traders, risk managers, and other stakeholders to provide analysis, report risk metrics, and develop insights into market movements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Independently run and validate daily Market Risk calculations, including VaR and key risk metrics, ensuring data integrity, model stability, and timely delivery.
• Perform first-level analysis of VaR movements, identifying key drivers (price, positions, volatility) and escalating material changes with clear explanations to Management or Platform Risk Managers.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis on market exposures, linking risk movements to market fundamentals (e.g., price trends, supply/demand changes, basis movements).
• Generate and distribute daily risk reports to senior management, summarizing risk exposures, key metrics (e.g., Value at Risk (VaR), Margin Call Exposure), and historical trend analyses.
• Act as a key point of contact for various stakeholders, providing timely insights, challenging assumptions where appropriate, and supporting risk-informed decision-making.
• Continuously enhance and streamline risk reporting, improving transparency, consistency, and relevance to business decisions.
• Support and drive enhancements to risk tools, dashboards, and reporting frameworks, improving usability, efficiency, and data visibility across platforms.
• Contribute to enhancements in risk models and methologies (e.g. VaR assumptions, stress testing approaches)
• Explore and apply AI and data analytics tools to improve risk monitoring, anomaly detection, and reporting efficiency.

Experiences:

• Prior experience in financial analysis or related roles is preferred, with exposure to physical and/or derivatives markets considered an advantage. Familiarity with commodities trading and market risk is a plus.
• Familiarity with market risk concepts and metrics, such as Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, and exposure analysis, with the ability to interpret and explain risk movements.
• Exposure to risk systems, data analysis tools, or reporting platforms (e.g.,Python, Power BI, or similar) to support risk monitoring and reporting processes.
• Experienced in designing data modelling/analytics.
• Exposure to process improvement, automation, or data-driven initiatives (including use of analytics tools or AI-assisted workflows) to enhance risk reporting and monitoring efficiency.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; strong programming skills are highly valued.

Other skills (Computer Skills, etc):

• Strong understanding of statistical and financial risk models, including practical application in risk measurement (e.g.VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis) and interpretation of outputs in a business context.
• Strong Programming skills in data analysis and automation tools such as Python, SAS, Java, HTML or similar, with the ability to analyze large datasets, improve workflows, and support automation initiatives.
• Experience in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI), with the ability to build interactive dashboards and translate complex risk metrics into clear insights.
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to detect discrepancies in data and systems, ensuring the reliability of risk assessments.
• Exposure to advanced analytics or AI-assisted tools to enhance risk monitoring, anomaly detection, or reporting workflows.

Languages:

• English (Fluent)

Academics:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics and Finance or a related field.

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards

Diversity is part of our DNA. LDC strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can thrive regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.

Get to Know the Team

• The Southern team is dedicated to fostering sustainable business growth and creating meaningful impact. As part of the Southern Region Commercial team, you will collaborate with other departments and work together to achieve shared goals. We are looking for a growth expert who can lead a team and work cross-departmentally to drive successful outcomes.

Get to Know the Role

• Take full ownership of identifying, refining, and implementing business growth programs, working with growth teams to improve performance, refine operations, and lead regional expansion, while using market insights and data-driven strategies to achieve sustainable and impactful growth.
• You will report into the Head of Market Expansion & Partnership and be based in Sabah or Sarawak, working onsite.

The day-to-day activities:

• Acquisition Strategy: You will develop and implement tailored strategies for managing the acquisition of non-managed merchant segments in the Johor region.
• Channel development: You will explore and establish new channels to acquire and manage new merchants within the Johor region.
• Pipeline Management: You will oversee the merchant acquisition pipeline and ensure development aligns with the regional strategic goals.
• Leading: You will lead the sales team, focusing on designing incentive structures and overseeing payout processes.
• Be Ahead of the curve: You will stay informed about the industry situation along with competitor activity as part of feedback and learning.
• Budget Management: You will oversee the budget for the region, ensuring allocation and spending achieve required effectiveness and achieving regional targets.
• Reporting and Performance Management: You will organize regular check-ins and reporting for the sales performance to ensure we stay ahead of our target and having a healthy sales run rate.
• Have fun, and get creative!

• You lead the IKEA Café, Bistro and Swedish Food Market as a strong communication mix to strengthen IKEA’s home furnishing business market position in the local market.
• You are accountable for the SFM/Bistro revenue and customer satisfaction goals towards IKEA Food Direction & Strategy, including financial performance i.e. gross profit, costs, man-hours planning, and productivity levels.
• You cooperate with the IKEA Food Management Team to enhance the link between the IKEA Restaurant & Café and the Swedish Food Market by taking actions to promote cross merchandising/communication.
• You are responsible for food preparation and the cash registry in ensuring adherence to the guidelines stipulated in IKEA Concept Documentation and IKEA Safety & Security Risk Manual.
• You ensure a safe working environment for co-workers and customers in accordance with prevailing local health and safety regulations and HACCP standards.
• You act in accordance with the IKEA Sustainability Direction and work with the team to take actions that contribute to sustainability, such as waste management.

Role purpose

The Financial Services Researcher is responsible for producing high quality enhanced due diligence reports for financial services clients. He/she will be responsible for producing clear, analytical and exceptionally well-written reports which help financial services Clients in the Asia Pacific region meet compliance and regulatory requirement.
He/she will be responsible for a range of tasks, including conducting in-depth research of public records such as media articles, corporate records, litigation and regulatory filings, social media sites, and compliance databases; engaging in discreet interviews to gather information around companies’ and individuals’ reputation and develop intelligence on specific topics and industries; producing enhanced due diligence and research reports to support major banking transactions such as IPOs and debt issuance. He/she will support the work of his/her line manager in training, managing internal and external resources in order to complete enhanced due diligence projects for financial institutions in a timely and effective manner.

Role tasks and responsibilities

• Project management of enhanced due diligence assignments for financial services clients
• Conduct public records research and discreet interviews to gather intelligence surrounding companies and individuals
• Conduct research into specific topics and issues and draft summaries and findings in situations where contentious issues arise, either as part of a team or independently, depending on the requirement of the situation
• Produce high-quality research reports for financial institution clients  
• Assist in the proposal process, conduct scoping research, and communicate with clients to understand their requirements
• From time to time, communicate directly with the clients, which primarily include members of the compliance or internal control departments of financial institutions, in order to clarify the scope of projects, address questions, and suggest potential additional avenues of research
• Assist his or her managers in developing and expanding the pool of research resources and subcontractors of Control Risks in the region
• Liaise with and provide feedback to vendors and subcontractors, ensuring the quality of work they provide is high and adheres to our global delivery standards

• Engage with colleagues across Control Risks to address client queries
• Regional research initiatives
  Interact regularly with researchers, supervisors, managers, and the Quality Assurance team to provide support and feedback on VANTAGE work
  Participate in discussions with other members of the VANTAGE team and Control Risks Group on potential service/product improvement

Essential

• Education to degree level (minimum of a bachelor’s or equivalent experience)
• Full fluency in written and spoken Mandarin and English is essential
• Experience in writing, researching and reviewing/editing research reports; demonstrated excellence in research, writing and editing in Mandarin and English
• Strong knowledge of open source research techniques
• Good communication skills; ability to think on one’s feet and engage with individuals of different levels of seniority and from different backgrounds, to obtain information
• Ability to think critically and solve problems
• Strong knowledge of the socio-political environment in APAC
• Proven ability to meet project deadlines and perform well under pressure

Preferred

• Experience executing and managing enhanced due diligence projects for financial institution clients
• Experience engaging with international clients, preparing written proposals, providing verbal updates, and answering follow up questions and queries
• Fluency in Bahasa as an additional language

Market Research & Insights

• Research education, employment, career, and industry trends, especially in Australia and relevant international markets.
• Analyse target audiences including students, job seekers, graduates, parents, education providers, and employers.
• Gather insights on job demand, salary ranges, hiring trends, course demand, and skills needed across industries.
• Must be comfortable using ChatgGPT or Claude or Notebook LM 
• Research competitors, market positioning, user needs, and marketing opportunities.
• Summarise findings clearly so the team can use them for campaigns, product decisions, and business development.

Marketing Data Administration

• Enter, clean, verify, and update marketing-related data across spreadsheets, databases, or internal systems.
• Cross-check information related to job vacancies, locations, industries, course categories, institutions, and employer demand.
• Help maintain accurate lists for campaigns, outreach, research, and reporting.
• Identify missing, duplicated, outdated, or inconsistent data.
• Support the team in turning raw research into organised, usable insights.

Content & Campaign Support

• Assist with ideas for social media posts, landing pages, email campaigns, blog topics, and promotional materials.
• Help create simple drafts for marketing copy, captions, campaign messages, and user-facing content.
• Support campaign planning by researching audience pain points, benefits, and key messages.
• Help communicate Yuzee’s mission in a clear, simple, and engaging way.
• Assist with content that explains education pathways, career options, job trends, and platform benefits.

Creative Design Work

• Assist in creating design concepts for web pages, app screens, posters, social media visuals, or marketing materials.
• Use tools such as Figma, Canva, Adobe XD, or similar platforms to support visual ideas.
• Brainstorm and visualise simple designs that improve user engagement and communication.
• Support the team with basic UI/UX ideas for marketing pages, campaign flows, or user journeys.
• Help ensure designs are clear, modern, user-friendly, and aligned with Yuzee’s brand direction.

Product & User Understanding

• Help research how users search for education, jobs, internships, training, and career pathways.
• Assist in identifying what motivates users to sign up, apply, compare options, or engage with a platform.
• Support the team in improving how Yuzee explains its value to different user groups.
• Help collect and organise insights that can improve onboarding, landing pages, campaigns, and user communication.