Senior Manager, Credit Specialist, Investment & Asset Management

Sime Darby Property; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Credit Specialist to develop a robust pricing framework for Built-to-Suit projects. This role involves leading credit analysis, evaluating tenant creditworthiness, and providing strategic insights for lease negotiations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in real estate, investment banking, or corporate finance, and possess strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will shape competitive leasing structures and drive successful property developments. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in real estate or finance.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative skills are essential.

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.

Skills

Credit Analysis

Financial Evaluation

Risk Management

Quantitative Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Real Estate

Degree in Business/Commerce

Degree in Finance

Job description

Job Purpose

Credit Specialist and Evaluation

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. 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, while considering the complexity of the development asset and the tenant’s ability to meet financial obligations over the lease term. Subsequently, to establish rental rates, yield spreads, required rate of return and security to be provided by tenant based on tenant profile and asset specifications to ensure optimal risk adjusted returns for each development.
3. Provide data-driven insights to support lease negotiations with potential tenants, including rent pricing, thresholds, strategies and lease terms based on Built-to-Suit evaluation framework.
4. 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

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

Education

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