About CGS International

CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd. (CGS International) is an award-winning and market leading integrated financial services provider, ranked among the top securities houses in Asia.

CGS International taps on our wealth of global and ASEAN insights to offer equities trading, leveraged products, wealth management, investment banking, equities research, Shariah-compliant financing, fixed income, currency and commodities, structured products and prime brokerage services in over 15 countries and regions.

Along with its parent organisation China Galaxy Securities, a leading securities house in China, CGS International is trusted by more than 15 million customers globally.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct in-depth geopolitical analysis, assessing risks and opportunities for investors across Southeast Asia and global markets.
2. Engage with local organizations, policymakers, and experts to gather real-time insights.
3. Produce high-quality written reports and investment recommendations.
4. Deliver high-level presentations in Mandarin to clients, internal teams, and senior leadership.
5. Collaborate with CGS Research and other internal teams to align geopolitical insights with market strategy.
6. Monitor regulatory and political developments, ensuring compliance with local and group policies.
7. Present findings to institutional investors, asset managers, and corporate clients.

Accountabilities:

• Regulatory matters: Local Head of Research (HOR)
• Functional matters: Group Head of Research
• Collaboration: Close coordination with CGS Research team

Job Requirement:

• Strong understanding of Southeast Asian and global political-economic landscapes.
• Fluency in Mandarin (written and spoken) for high-stakes presentations and client engagement with our Chinese counterparts
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel within the region for fieldwork and stakeholder meetings.
• >5 years of experience in geopolitical analysis, political risk, or international relations, preferably within financial services.
• Leadership, collaborator, independence, integrity, good communicator
• At least a Bachelor Degree