Analyst, AgroVest

Agrobank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Analyst to provide execution support for investments, regulations, and daily operations. The role involves building financial models, analyzing data, conducting market research, and drafting policy documents. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or related fields, and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Advanced skills in Excel and proficiency in both English and Malay are essential for successful application.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in asset management, corporate finance, or similar.
• Experience with investment activities or financial institutions.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models for investment analysis.
• Analyze financial data for reporting requirements.
• Conduct research on agricultural markets.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills (VBA/Macros)

Primary and secondary research capability

Proficient in PowerBI or Tableau

Ability to summarize complex policy documents

Experience with Virtual Data Rooms

Strong writing skills in English and Malay

Sensitivity analysis skills

Understanding of accounting ratios

Organizational skills

Investment analysis and due diligence experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

PowerBI

Tableau

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Analyst provides execution support for three main areas: investments, regulation, and daily operations. The work involves researching markets thoroughly, building financial models to check if investments are financially sound (stress-testing), and helping write necessary policy documents and regulatory forms which directly contributes to the overall activities of the project team to operationalize AgroVest.

Principal Accountabilities

• Build and maintain financial models for investment analysis, including cash flow projections, sensitivity analysis, and valuation assessments.
• Analyze financial data and portfolio performance to support monthly and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Conduct primary and secondary research on agricultural sub-sectors to identify market trends, risks, and opportunities for the Investment Team.
• Prepare investment teasers, information memorandums, and pitch decks for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support developmental requirements of Agrobank’s overall intermediary roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure all business activities, investment structures, and operations strictly adhere to Shariah principles as endorsed by the Shariah Committee, maintaining the integrity of the Islamic financial ecosystem.
• Support the Heads of Department in drafting policies, frameworks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in compiling and reviewing documents required for regulatory submissions to BNM and SC.
• Provide ad-hoc administrative and secretariat support as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, Investments or related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of working experience in asset management / alternative investments / corporate finance / family office/ financial institution/ fintech or management consulting firms.

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced Excel skills (VBA/Macros) to build dynamic 3-Statement models and DCF valuations from scratch.
• Capability to conduct primary (interviews) and secondary (DOSM/Bloomberg) research to validate investment theses.
• Proficiency in PowerBI, Tableau, or advanced PowerPoint to present data compellingly.
• Ability to read complex policy documents (FSA/CMSA) and summarize implications for the business.
• Skills in organizing Virtual Data Rooms (VDRs) and tracking diligence request lists.
• Ability to write clear, concise Investment Memos and Policy Papers with business-level English and Malay
• Sensitivity analysis: Ability to run "What-If" scenarios to stress-test business cases against market volatility.
• Solid grasp of accounting ratios, working capital cycles, and capital structure concepts.
• Organizational skills to assist the PMO with minute-taking, scheduling, and follow-ups.
• Experienced with deal sourcing, deal structuring, investment analysis, due diligence, investment monitoring, fund management and/or investment exit.
• Prior exposure in investment activities including non-alternative investments i.e. equities, fixed income, real estate would be advantageous.
• Prior exposure to risk modelling and retail credit risk would be advantageous
• Competent with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration & communication tools.