Our client, a trusted and established Malaysian fund management company, backed by a century-old legacy in trust and estate services. Since its inception in 1995 and under the regulation of the Securities Commission Malaysia, the organisation has grown significantly, offering a wide range of investment solutions including responsible investing and Shariah-compliant funds whi provides investment management services, offering a suite of solutions tailored to clients goalswhether it's wealth accumulation, income generation, or risk mitigation
Title : Assistant Manager Credit Analyst
Location : Kuala Lumpur
Job Description:
Credit Analysis and Assessment
- Conduct in-depth credit analysis of fixed income instruments, including bonds and sukuk, to assess the creditworthiness of issuers.
- Evaluate financial statements, economic conditions, and market trends to determine the risk profile of issuers.
- Develop and maintain credit rating models aligned with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Monitor credit ratings assigned by external agencies and assess their relevance to the company's investment strategies.
Portfolio Management Support
- Provide credit risk recommendations to the investment team to guide portfolio allocation decisions.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers to optimize risk-adjusted returns while adhering to investment guidelines.
- Continuously monitor the credit quality of the portfolio and recommend adjustments as necessary.
Market Research and Industry Analysis
- Stay updated on macroeconomic trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes that could impact credit markets.
- Conduct sectoral analysis to identify emerging risks and opportunities in various industries.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with external parties, including rating agencies, auditors, and regulators, to ensure effective credit risk management.
- Liaise with internal teams, including compliance, legal, and operations, to ensure seamless credit assessment processes.
OTHERS
- Any ad-hoc assignment to be assigned
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor Degree majoring in Finance, Accounting and/or Economics.
- Minimum 3 - 5 years experience working as a Credit Analyst or in a similar role involving fixed income or investment portfolio management
- CFA/MBA would be an added advantage.
Knowledge
- Strong analytical skills including financial analysis and credit risk assessment.
- Industry and economic knowledge.
- Effective communication and reporting.
- Attention to detail and risk mitigation.
- Strong network and relationship management.
- Knowledge and experience in asset allocation and portfolio management concepts
- Ability to generate investment ideas
- Understanding of economic fundamentals
- Understanding financial statements & accounts
- Good command in written and spoken English
- Report writing and analytical skills
- Presentation skills
- Computer literate and proficient in using all Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge in financial information provider system (i.e Bloomberg, Reuters)
