Executive & Investment Risk

Eastspring Investments Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Investment Risk Management professional. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in Finance or related fields and may be fresh graduates or have up to 2 years of experience in investment risk management. The role involves establishing investment risk policies, overseeing fund liquidity risks, and preparing performance and risk reports. This position is ideal for detail-oriented individuals with strong data analysis and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or 1-2 years experience in investment risk management or related fields.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional data analysis skills with a foundation in statistics.

Responsibilities

• Establish robust investment risk management policies.
• Oversee daily fund liquidity risks.
• Prepare performance and risk statistics reports.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor or equivalent degree in Finance, Banking, Economics

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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Eastspring is a global asset manager with Asia at its core. We create a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our colleagues, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and in exchange, we support our people's career ambitions. We pledge to make Eastspring a place where you can Connect, Grow and Succeed.

Establish, maintain, and oversee the execution of policies and procedures to:

• Ensure robust investment risk management, where applicable;
• Identify and prevent investment risk events as well as non-compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory requirements, and Group standards;
• Support Management in developing an effective governance framework and internal control systems for investment risk functions, thereby fulfilling regulatory responsibilities and upholding the highest standards of business conduct in line with all applicable regulations and Group

• Oversee daily fund liquidity risks, including monitoring large redemptions and escalating issues to senior management promptly.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly fund performance and risk statistics reports.
• Assist in preparing monthly risk statistics and risk attribution reports for external clients.
• Provide derivatives and other asset classes reporting, ensuring proper exposure measurement.
• Monitor and track the Group Watch and Grey List, and prepare the associated reports in a timely manner.
• Provide requested information and respond to due diligence questions as needed for onboarding new funds, or existing funds.
• Assist with preparing monthly portfolio risk statistics and fund liquidity exposure reports for internal meetings.
• Assist with the preparation of ad-hoc risk reporting requirements as requested by the Group or head office investment risk team. If necessary, support the preparation of quarterly investment risk reports for presentation at senior management meetings.
• Advise and collaborate with personnel on investment risk management matters.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Company.

Job Specifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent degree in Finance, Banking, Economics or related fields.

Experience

• Fresh graduates without prior work experience or 1-2 years of working experience in investment risk management or investment management within asset management, banking or financial institutions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent time management, positive attitude, detail-oriented, independent, quick learner, and performance-driven.
• Inquisitive mindset, adaptability, and eagerness to acquire new competencies.
• Ability to work effectively within time constraints.
• Demonstrated expertise in numerical analysis methods for risk assessment.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Exceptional data analysis skills supported by a strong foundation in statistics and quantitative methods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative in solving complex problems efficiently.
• Collaborative team player with integrity
• Some background knowledge of investments, markets or risk management would be beneficial.

Eastspring is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

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