Credit Research Principal

Posted:
9/16/2024, 4:42:43 PM

Location(s):
Metro Manila, Philippines ⋅ Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA

We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

Responsible for providing portfolio managers with advice and asset allocation strategies to support investment decisions in fixed-income instruments

  • Analyse the overall financial strength and repayment capability of potential investments especially with respect to credit rating
  • Conduct research and prepare report covering economic and market trends
  • Construct asset allocation models
  • Supervise and assess numerous data sources, industry sectors, asset classes, credit limits, and credit risks issues, and recommend asset allocation strategies to fixed-income portfolio management
  • Maintain and regularly update obligor database as well as surveillance of Credit Watch List for deteriorating obligors.
  • Work closely with the Fixed Income Portfolio Management Team for credit valuations and Dealing Team for accreditation and review of local and foreign Fixed Income and Equity brokers.
  • Attend and lead weekly meetings with PMs, traders and analysts and participate in weekly credit meetings with Group Investment
  • Collaborate with AIA Group Investments and COEs to align credit research strategies, procedures, and standard methodologies, and ensure compliance with AIA investment policies and guidelines.
  • Collaborate with other departments and collaborators to meet Investments-related requirements.
  • Continuously develop fundamental and technical skills to aid credit research skills. Attend market/ economic or product briefings and similar functions and ensure awareness and preparedness to respond and adapt to financial market changes and developments.
  • Perform other responsibilities and duties as may be periodically assigned.
     

Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Business, Finance, or another 4-year related course

Post-graduate studies, such as MBA, CFA, TIFP, etc. a strong advantage

With at least 6-10 years of related work experience, preferably in middle to senior management positions 

Strong credit analysis and corporate finance skills

Strong leadership skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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