Senior Credit Analyst

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate credit risks of global credits to formulate views and opinions about the issue/company, sector and the economy as well as conduct peer analysis for inclusion into the Buy List
• Monitor own credit portfolio for signs of credit migration and/or credit events, and undertake impact assessment following any material announcements/newsflow
• Attend bondholders’ meetings and vote on corporate actions pursuant to impact assessment of resolutions, obtaining approvals from the relevant internal committee(s) and the client (if required) and notification to Portfolio Managers.
• Attend investee company events to keep abreast of and to disseminate latest corporate developments to Portfolio Managers and clients
• Attend client meetings with Portfolio Managers and address queries raised on credits in the portfolio and/or in the Buy List
• Actively participate in credit-related discussions at Investment & Security Selection Committee meetings
• Assist in all credit-related reporting for internal committee(s) and clients
• Participate in process improvement projects, and support management directives as needed
• Provide the necessary guidance to junior analysts
• Assist the Fund Manager on portfolio administration and fixed income market research

Qualification/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics and/or Business or related qualifications
• Professional accreditation such as CFA has an advantage
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and Bloomberg