Asset Management – Investment – Credit Analyst, Emerging Market Debt, Sukuk

ROLE DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE

The candidate will be part of the global sukuk and fixed income investment team based in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate will be working together with senior investment team members from local and global offices, and assisting in all functions related to investment management. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the global sukuk and fixed income team in research, analysis and documentation of investments.
• Build accurate cash flow models and financial forecast projections to support investment decisions and credit risk evaluations.
• Assist the portfolio managers in pricing, sourcing and work with the dealing services team in execution of investments
• Assist in building and maintaining spreadsheets supporting data analysis used in marketing and sales activities.
• Obtain and review investment performance reporting, and assist in preparing marketing materials, and performance reports for external and internal clients.

KEY INTERNAL / EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal:  Investment team, Client Service, Marketing and Business Development
• External:  Asset Owners such as pension funds and other institutions with investment mandates

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Econmics, Accounting, Finance, Business or related fields
• Experience in project finance, debt capital market or rating agency is a plus
• CFA charter holder or candidate is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, programming/database experience is a plus
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to embrace tight deadline driven environment