Credit Risk Operations Role - Corporate Debt/Fixed Income Securities - BFS - CA

Job Responsibilities :

- Responsible for the overall administrative processing of the investment in credit risk securities including loan documentation / onboarding process and post-closing follow-up items such as the gathering of the required financial / non-financial information and measurement of the financial performance covenants.

- Analyze and assess the sufficiency of the financial covenants and request / recommend the Fund Management team to seek additional information / security cover

- Liaise with Debenture Trustees (DTs) / Credit Agencies / Company etc. in seeking information / data as required for the respective credit issuances.

- Supports and facilitates coordination with internal departments such as investment, compliance, risk and legal including external vendors to ensure smooth close out of disbursements and ongoing monitoring activities.

- Monitors past due covenant requirements

- Ensures upkeep of the database and the application used for credit monitoring.

Skills Required :

- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective working relationships

- Ability to interact with senior management on a regular basis

- Ability to maintain a professional image (e.g., demeanor, confidentiality, humbleness, maturity and confidence)

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and self-motivated

- Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercises independent judgment consistent with company guidelines

- Ability to manage projects and make recommendations in relation to the implementation of the Internal Control Model

- Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively at an executive level

Eligibility Criteria :

- Required to either hold a professional accounting or finance degree (e.g., CA, MBA Finance)

- Four to Six years of experience in credit risk monitoring including covenant monitoring with at least a year in a senior / supervisory position

- Hands on experience in Corporate Debt / Fixed income securities

- In depth knowledge of local market practices, rules and statutory regulations and international best practices

- Good analytical, interpersonal, time management and communication skills

Additional Desirable Qualification :

- Experience in the asset management and Credit Rating agency plus

- Knowledge of regulations affecting the asset management a plus

- Experience in Custody operations shall be desirable.