Credit Analyst/Junior Portfolio Manager, CIMB-Principal Islamic Asset Management Sdn Bhd recruitment

1. Research

Coordinate credit research produced by analysts from PGI and CIMB-Principal Asset Management (CPAM) and conduct primary research on assigned sovereign and corporate credits not covered by either.  Maintain expert knowledge of relative value within and across assigned coverage universe.  Make buy, sell and hold recommendations to assist in meeting client investment needs.  Present recommendations in oral and written form to Portfolio Manager and follow PGI's Investment Process.  Obtain credit approvals from PGI or CPAM as required.  Proactively pursue developments and opportunities for new products, clients and investment structures and/or types; recommend creative ideas and solutions as appropriate.

2. Portfolio Monitoring

Maintain credit rating, outlook and relative value assessments of all current holdings within assigned industries.  Ensure this information is kept current at all times and proactively inform CIO and Portfolio Manager of significant developments within assigned coverage universe providing BUY/SELL/HOLD recommendations as appropriate.

3. Sovereign/Industry Knowledge and Other Contacts

Maintain expert knowledge on assigned coverage universe.  Keep abreast of general economic and financial market trends.  Proactively develop, foster and maintain positive relationships with a wide network of analysts and other industry contacts to ensure constant flow of up-to-the minute information.  Develop and maintain relationships with other credit analysts within PGI and CPAM.

4. Projects

Perform other job-related duties or special projects as required.

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