A great opportunity for a Treasury focussed Investor Relations and Issuance AVP to join a Financial Services Firm based in KL, Malaysia. We are currently the largest issuer in the Global Sukuk short-term market with more than 255 Sukuk offered since 2013 for a total of USD 107 Billion.
The ideal candidate will join us to develop the distribution of the our Sukuk products to investors globally and provide other technical contribution such as issuance strategy and execution, data collection, production of research and statistical analysis. This opportunity will provide you with a breadth of experience in Islamic Finance and an in-depth insight into Sukuk Issuance, Liquidity Management, Securitization and Asset Structuring. You will have the chance to experience a wide range of work, play a key role in our expanding innovative platform, and participate in our various business activities.
Duties include and not limited to:
- Assist the Issuance team conducting Sukuk issuances and distributing the Sukuk internationally
- Develop the Investor base and maintain strong relationship with Primary Dealers
- Prepare marketing presentation for investors and material for board committees
- Monitor secondary market and liquidity conditions to identify and analyse client needs
- Collect and organize auction data to provide charts and detailed reporting analysis
- Undertake ad-hoc projects or initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the existing framework
- Adhere to applicable codes of conduct, values, policies, procedures, and best practices
- Be able to work independently and act responsibly, demonstrating a high standard of personal and professional ethics
This is a Front Office role in the Business Operations department which is responsible for originating and structuring Islamic Assets, conducting the Sukuk issuances, managing the distribution network of our securities internationally, and ensuring the smooth running of the USD 4 Billion short-term issuance programme
The ideal candidate will have:
Bachelor/Master degree. CFA would be an added advantage
Finance/ Economy/ Mathematics/ Banking/Engineering or comparable
5+ years of relevant experience in Treasury, Financial Markets, or Investment Banking, especially on sell side, with exposure to GCC based investors
Good understanding of Financial Markets and Islamic structuring solutions
Strong motivation to contribute to the development of Islamic Finance
Ability to work in an international environment with strong team spirit
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Fluent in English and in another foreign language
Strong attention to detail, with ability to deliver accurate and high-quality work within established deadline
Strong analytical and problem-solving skill
Sound judgment capable of developing independent opinion
Strong organisational skills, self-starter with ability to work under pressure
Highly skilled in Microsoft office tools (Excel/Macro & PowerPoint)
If you feel you can adhere to the above please apply stating your current location, basic salary and notice period.