Mgr/AVP - Fixed Income Credit Analyst, Global Markets - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - United Overseas Bank

    United Overseas Bank
    United Overseas Bank Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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    Mgr/AVP - Fixed Income Credit Analyst, Global Markets

    Posting Date: 05-May-2023 Location:

    Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, MY

    Company: United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd

    About UOB

    United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices.

    Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values — Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

    About the Department

    The Global Markets function leverages our in-depth knowledge of markets to provide timely financial advice, products and solutions to our clients. Together with our segment managers, we manage our clients' investment, liability and risk management needs through a comprehensive suite of treasury products and services across multiple asset classes.

    Job Responsibilities

  • Assume functional responsibility for the performing of credit and business analysis on issuers or/and counterparties.
  • Propose internal credit ratings and conduct annual reviews for issuers or counterparties covered by Global Markets (GM), ensuring adherence to the Bank's policies.
  • Evaluate the overall credit worthiness of the issuer or counterparty and assess its ability to meet credit obligations periodically, and alert business in the event of any adverse conditions/news.
  • Assist to review existing GM's credit frameworks in consultation with other functions in the bank
  • Conduct analysis on market issuances for potential opportunities.
  • Work with GM front office to support all related credit/limit and credit analysis matters.
  • Work with Group and Local Credit to fulfill requirements to support Global Markets business.
  • Job Requirements

  • Degree in Business/Accounting/Finance with preferably at least 3-5 years of relevant experience, or comparable professional qualifications.
  • Experience in conducting credit and financial analysis independently preferably with banks, NBFIs (insurers or asset management companies) or credit rating agencies.
  • Good understanding and knowledge of the corporate and/or FI bond space.
  • Able to work independently and as a team to deliver consistent good quality outcomes within stipulated timeline in a dynamic environment.
  • Good communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong skills in data analysis and working knowledge of business intelligence tools will be advantageous.