Senior Analyst, Fixed Income Research

Assist the Head, Fixed Income (Research) in identifying, analysing, measuring, reporting, monitoring and controlling all possible risk factors associated with fixed income investment activities through thorough risk analysis to ensure sound credit risk exposure for funds managed by IMD. Accountable to produce general and specific credit views and comprehensive research analysis that are of high quality on a timely and regular basis. Adviser to Head, Fixed Income Research to formulate investment strategy, product strategy and overall business strategy of the Etiqa Group (consist of Etiqa Life Insurance Berhad, Etiqa General Insurance Berhad, Etiqa Family Takaful Berhad, Etiqa General Takaful Berhad and Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd.) in respect of fixed income investment activities. In the absence of the Head, Fixed Income (Research), represent Etiqa and act as a spokesperson at various conferences, investor meetings as well as relevant committee meetings in Maybank.

Job Description

• Meticulous company-specific research through key financial analysis. Continually design and improve credit score forward-looking models to detect unusual accounting adjustments.
• Highlight where possible, critical issue relating to the risks.
• Conducts thorough quantitative and qualitative credit risk proposal for a new primary issue.
• Follows up on secondary issue to detect any variation in future cash flow projection and its possible impact on assigned rating.
• Effective report writing and communication to the Investment Committee and Portfolio Managers on credit recommendations.
• Periodic assessment and updating of the list based on the most recent research recommendations.
• Identify the right sectors and bonds via the monitoring of credit valuations and trends.
• Update and monitor Bond Selection List.
• Ensure consistent flow of quality investment ideas and update fund managers on relevant developments in the company, industry and overall economy.

Qualification / Requirement

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Banking, Investment Management, or related fields
• Professional certification (CFA/FRM/ACCA/CPA) is highly preferred
• 4-6 years of experience in Fixed Income Research, Credit Analysis, or Investment Management
• Strong knowledge of bond markets, sukuk, credit risk assessment, and fixed income valuation
• Proven experience in developing investment recommendations and presenting to senior stakeholders
• Strong financial modelling, research, and report-writing capabilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, and other market research platforms is an advantage
• Ability to represent the organisation at industry forums, investor meetings, and relevant committees