Senior Research Manager

1. Job Purpose
• Contributing Company business and invest fund management by researching/analyzing/recommending stocks and market;
• Making and presenting research materials for the investment fund management/marketing by request of Company.
2. Main Duties
Investment Research & Idea Generation
• Develop and maintain a deep coverage universe of Vietnamese real estate companies, spanning residential developers, and industrial real estate.
• Identify and assess investment opportunities across both equity (listed stocks) and corporate bond instruments within the real estate sector and adjacent industries
• Conduct rigorous fundamental analysis including financial modeling (DCF, NAV, sum-of-parts), scenario analysis, and valuation benchmarking against regional peers
• Produce timely, high-conviction investment recommendations with clearly articulated thesis, risk factors, and target price / yield targets
Ongoing Coverage & Monitoring
• Conduct regular management meetings, site visits, and due diligence to maintain current and informed views on covered companies
• Publish earnings update reports, sector notes, and thematic research on a timely basis following key events
• Track macro and policy developments affecting Vietnamese real estate - including land law changes, credit policy, social housing mandates, and FDI flows - and translate their implications into investment views
Portfolio & Team Contribution
• Participate actively in the investment committee process, presenting well-structured research to Portfolio Managers with a clear buy / sell / hold recommendation
• Collaborate across the research team to contribute to cross-sector thematic work and broader market commentary
• Support fundraising and investor relations activities by preparing research materials, sector overviews, and portfolio commentary as required
Ad-hoc: Corporate Bond & Credit Support
On an as-needed basis, the Research Manager may be assigned to support the investment team on fixed income opportunities, including:
• Evaluating corporate bond issuances from real estate companies - covering credit quality and covenant terms
• Flagging deterioration in the credit profile of issuers already under equity coverage (leverage, refinancing risk, cash flow stress)
• Providing input on primary market issuances or secondary market bond positions as requested by Portfolio Managers
Leadership & Development
• Mentor and guide junior analysts within the research team, ensuring high standards of analytical rigor and written output
• Take ownership of research process improvement, including model standardization, data sourcing, and coverage expansion