OBJECTIVES OF POSITION
To lead a team of credit analyst and apply good analytical skills and use financial metrics or tools to recommend actionable investment ideas in fixed income securities for yield enhancement and superior portfolio returns.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess an issuer’s ability to meet its debt obligations via in-depth fundamental and financial analysis on the issuer as well as of the industry in which the company operates, according to the internal investment policies and guidelines.
- Prepare initiation reports and/or proposals on new fixed income instrument within required timeframe. Evaluate, understand and elaborate on the transaction structure, credit merits and weaknesses, as well as able to make good recommendations on any fixed income proposal.
- Analyze and provide inputs and recommendations for voting purposes on any Extraordinary General Meetings held by any issuers under company bond universe.
- To monitor investments under company bond universe and review current investment on an annual basis, report on any material changes, and latest development of interest rates, economic indicators, and capital market development.
- To participate in bond restructuring and recovery exercises for distressed bond Issuers under ARIM’s bond universe.
QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE
- Possess Degree or its equivalent in relevant discipline i.e. Actuarial Science, Finance, Accounting, Economics.
- Professional certifications such as CFA or ACCA is an added advantage.
- 3. At least 3 - 4 years of experience in investment related experienced. Experience in bond restructuring exercises/recovery would be an added advantage.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
- Strong analytical skills with critical thinking, good report writing skills and able to conduct presentation.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, good teamwork.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
- Knowledge in financial information provider system i.e Bloomberg, Reuters.