Senior Manager, Credit Specialist, Investment & Asset Management

Sime Darby Property Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company is seeking a Credit Specialist to construct pricing frameworks and lead credit analysis for potential tenants. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in real estate or corporate finance, with strong qualitative and quantitative skills. This role involves significant collaboration with investment and finance teams to ensure competitive lease structures and optimal risk-adjusted returns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in real estate, debt capital markets, investment banking, or corporate finance preferred.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative skills required.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain a Built-to-Suit pricing framework.
• Lead credit analysis and pricing for potential tenants.
• Provide data-driven insights for lease negotiations.
• Support investment and financing teams as needed.

Skills

Credit analysis

Risk management

Data-driven insights

Quantitative skills

Qualitative skills

Education

Degree in Real Estate

Degree in Business/Commerce

Degree in Finance

Job description

Job Purpose

• Credit Specialist and Evaluation

Key Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain a robust Built-to-Suit pricing framework which involves aligning the interests of both potential tenants and SD Property while managing risks and returns effectively. The framework should consider (a) SD Property’s internal investment and fund hurdle rates, (b) prevailing market rates, (c) credit risk premium adjustments based on tenant profiles/asset complexity, (d) security to be provided by the tenants, and (e) any other considerations to arrive at a final lease structure and pricing arrangement to ensure a well-structured and competitive Built-to-Suit development.
• Lead credit analysis and pricing for potential tenants, particularly for the Build-to-Suit sector developments, by evaluating key financial and operational factors such as creditworthiness, business model, and track record. Consider the complexity of the development asset and the tenant’s ability to meet financial obligations over the lease term. Establish rental rates, yield spreads, required rate of return, and security based on tenant profile and asset specifications to ensure optimal risk-adjusted returns.
• Provide data-driven insights to support lease negotiations with potential tenants, including rent pricing, thresholds, strategies, and lease terms based on the Built-to-Suit evaluation framework.
• Support investments, fund management, and property development and finance teams in securing project financing for standalone developments or bond programmes at fund/platform level, where required.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Preference for candidates with experience in real estate, debt capital markets, investment banking, or corporate finance.
• Knowledge and past experience in similar Real Estate / Investment and Asset Management roles is an added advantage.
• Possess strong qualitative and quantitative skills.

Education

• Degree in Real Estate, Business/Commerce, Finance, or related discipline.