Senior Credit Research Analyst — Fixed Income Insights

Principal Financial Group; Kuala Lumpur; In loco; MYR 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Principal Financial Group, a Fortune 500 global financial services leader, is seeking a Senior Analyst, Credit Research in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on fundamental credit analysis for bonds within domestic and global fixed income portfolios and supporting portfolio managers with investment recommendations.

The candidate will monitor credits, conduct surveillance, and participate in credit evaluations through company visits, with opportunities to contribute to client meetings and market

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• CFA progress or other relevant professional qualifications are a plus.
• 4–8 years of experience in credit research or related financial services roles.
• Solid understanding of financial statement analysis, credit risk, and fixed income markets.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present investment views clearly.

Mansioni

• Conduct credit analysis and provide recommendations on bond opportunities across domestic and global fixed income portfolios.
• Monitor portfolio credits through quarterly and annual credit reviews.
• Support Portfolio Managers in evaluating market developments, credit risks, and investment opportunities.
• Assist in portfolio positioning through credit analysis, relative value assessments, and investment recommendations.
• Participate in company visits and management meetings as part of the credit evaluation process.
• Contribute to client meetings, investment reviews, and marketing initiatives by providing credit and market insights.
• Support research projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing investment outcomes and team effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with investment processes, risk management standards, and governance requirements.

Conoscenze

Credit analysis

Fixed income markets

Financial statement analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

CFA progress or other relevant professional qualifications

Descrizione del lavoro

Principal Financial Group, a Fortune 500 global financial services leader, is seeking a Senior Analyst, Credit Research in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on fundamental credit analysis for bonds within domestic and global fixed income portfolios and supporting portfolio managers with investment recommendations.

The candidate will monitor credits, conduct surveillance, and participate in credit evaluations through company visits, with opportunities to contribute to client meetings and market