全职 Lead Credit Analyst 工作, 薪水 up to MYR 12,000, Opus Asset Management Federal Territory 公司招聘中 - Ricebowl

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s degree or CFA designation will be added advantage).
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in credit research or a related role, with a strong understanding of credit analysis, financial modeling, and risk assessment.
• Proven ability to conduct detailed credit research across various sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and Excel, with experience using Bloomberg, FactSet, and other financial tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present research findings to a diverse audience.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.

Lead and drive high-quality credit research, credit risk rating, and relative value assessment to support investment decision-making across fixed income portfolios.

The role is accountable for delivering independent, forward-looking credit opinions and recommendations, balancing risk and return considerations across corporate bonds, sukuk, structured credit, stocks and funds, while developing a high-performing credit team. 

Leadership & Strategic Direction:

• Define and drive credit research agenda and sector priorities aligned with portfolio strategy. 
• Provide independent credit views and challenge investment assumptions to ensure balanced decision-making. 
• Lead identification of systemic, sectoral, and idiosyncratic risks impacting portfolio performance. 
• Drive continuous enhancement of credit methodologies, internal rating frameworks, and analytical standards

Credit Analysis & Portfolio Oversight:

• Lead end-to-end credit evaluation, including internal credit rating assignment and risk scoring. 
• Perform relative value analysis across issuers and instruments to support investment selection. 
• Formulate clear investment recommendations with articulated risk-return trade-offs. 
• Evaluate primary issuances and secondary market opportunities across bonds and sukuk. 
• Oversee ongoing credit surveillance, including early warning signals, covenant monitoring, and downside risk scenarios. 
• Escalate material credit concerns and recommend risk mitigation strategies.

Research & Market Intelligence:

• Integrate macroeconomic, interest rate, and credit spread analysis into credit views. 
• Incorporate ESG and sustainability risk factors into credit assessments where relevant. 
• Produce forward-looking credit outlooks with scenario analysis and stress testing assumptions.

Stakeholder & Investment Engagement:

• Act as a key contributor to Credit Group discussions, presenting and defending recommendations. 
• Provide timely credit opinions to support trade ideas and portfolio actions. 
• Engage with external stakeholders including issuers, sell side analysts and arrangers, and rating agencies. This includes increase in frequency of company and site visits.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of credit analysts, ensuring high-quality output and consistency. 
• Provide hands-on guidance, coaching, and training to enhance technical and analytical capabilities. 
• Actively review team members’ work and provide constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement. 
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture and encourage knowledge sharing within the team. 
• Support talent development, succession planning, and capability building initiatives.  
• Spearhead and encourage active usage of Agentic AI in every aspect of the team’s work

Governance, Risk & Compliance: 

• Ensure robustness of internal credit rating processes, model governance, and documentation standards. 
• Support alignment with regulatory and risk frameworks. 
• Maintain independence and integrity of credit opinions, free from undue commercial influence. 

Ad-hoc Duties & Special Projects

• Undertake special assignments, ad-hoc functions, and related duties as assigned by the Department Head or Company.