Careers

OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

To lead a team of credit analyst and apply good analytical skills and use financial metrics or tools to recommend actionable investment ideas in fixed income securities for yield enhancement and superior portfolio returns.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess an issuer’s ability to meet its debt obligations via in-depth fundamental and financial analysis on the issuer as well as of the industry in which the company operates, according to the internal investment policies and guidelines.
Prepare initiation reports and/or proposals on new fixed income instrument within required timeframe. Evaluate, understand and elaborate on the transaction structure, credit merits and weaknesses, as well as able to make good recommendations on any fixed income proposal.
Analyze and provide inputs and recommendations for voting purposes on any Extraordinary General Meetings held by any issuers under company bond universe.
To monitor investments under company bond universe and review current investment on an annual basis, report on any material changes, and latest development of interest rates, economic indicators, and capital market development.
To participate in bond restructuring and recovery exercises for distressed bond Issuers under ARIM’s bond universe.

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE

Possess Degree or its equivalent in relevant discipline i.e. Actuarial Science, Finance, Accounting, Economics.
Professional certifications such as CFA or ACCA is an added advantage.
3. At least 3 - 4 years of experience in investment related experienced. Experience in bond restructuring exercises/recovery would be an added advantage.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Strong analytical skills with critical thinking, good report writing skills and able to conduct presentation.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, good teamwork.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
Knowledge in financial information provider system i.e Bloomberg, Reuters.

OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

To ensure all fixed income investment meet return objective and according to the investment and guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the performance of key fixed income portfolios and recommending the appropriate investment strategy that fits the underlying market condition.
Manages portfolios within general house guidelines and coordinate strategy discussions with the investment team.
Provide input to overall investment policy and provide guidance to subordinates and trainee professionals.
Maintains active relationships with clients through ongoing correspondence. This includes attending meetings and presentations.
Responsible in evaluation, conclude and recommend bond/sukuk proposal, which include structure and credit risk.
Responsible for periodic review on each individual issuer under the portfolio universe and make recommendation on the status of each credit.
Provide insight and analysis on the proposed resolution for restructuring credit.
Involved in Business & Product Development such as introduction to new clients and presentations to clients.

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE

Minimum Degree or Professional Qualification in Accounting / Finance / Commerce / Business / Economics / Investment or equivalent.
7 years relevant experience with 3 years in supervisory roles.
A holder of Capital Market Representative License for Fund Management from Securities Commission.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Possess good command of written & spoken English.
Able to work under pressure & long hours, result oriented and display credible performance.
Possess good interpersonal skills and a good team player.
Strong investment operations knowledge with technical skills and analytical ability to be a hands-on administrator.
A strategic thinker with ability to develop strategies with the aim to improve the investment returns, organization and to meet the strategic goals.

OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

Responsible for leading and managing all aspect of the human resources functions in ARIM.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business objectives.
Oversee the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
Managing employee relations, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and fostering a positive work environment.
Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives to enhance morale and productivity.
Conduct regular employee surveys and feedback sessions to gather insights and address concerns.
Provide guidance and support to staff in conducting performance reviews and setting performance goals.
Identify opportunities for employee development and career advancement.
Partner with department heads to identify training needs and develop targeted training solutions.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement throughout the organization.
Administer competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent.
Conduct salary surveys, analyse market trends, and make recommendations to ensure the organization remains competitive in the job market.
Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations.
Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency and fairness across the organization.
Stay updated on changes in employment laws and regulations and advise senior management on compliance matters.

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field.
Proven experience as Human Resource Manager, with a minimum of 7 years relevant experiences.
Familiarity with Malaysia labour laws and regulations.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Possess good command of written & spoken English.
Able to work under pressure & long hours, result oriented and display credible performance.
Possess good interpersonal skills and a good team player.

OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

To assist the department in the sales and marketing of ARIM funds and to implement the department tasks and plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure achievement of Sales & Marketing Division Strategy by supporting in establishment of business plan and product programs in conformity with SMD’s business.
To identify opportunities within existing client base and prospect for appropriate solution and suite of products.
Maintain high credibility and competency level.
Set appointments, client sales visitations, product presentations, prospecting, and engagement with clients.
Manage client satisfaction and client excellent experience with regular monitoring.
Assisting with other projects/ initiatives where necessary.
To involve support in the administrative duties of Sales & Marketing Division.

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE

Degree, Professional Qualification or its equivalent in relevant discipline i.e. Marketing, Commerce, Business Administration.
A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ relevant experience.
Holds FIMM license is an advantage.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Able to travel nationwide when necessary.
Good marketing and selling skills.

OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

To assist the Head of Department across the full range of subject matter supported by the Legal Department and to provide legal advice to the day-to-day operations of the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in providing the Company with legal services, including but not limited to provision of legal advice and drafting of legal documentation/agreements as and when required.
Assist in representing the Company for all legal matters, including but not limited to monitoring of external lawyers and legal negotiations with external parties.
Assist in monitoring of and liaising with external lawyers, including but not limited to the review of drafting of legal documents and request of progress status of work done.
Conduct research on various legal and regulatory issues and keep abreast of recent developments that affect the management, business operations or activities of the organization.
Assist in managing and resolving disputes and litigation matters, including liaising with external lawyers and developing legal strategies.
Assist in all Department and legal-related matters.

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE

Possesses a Degree in Law (LLB) with Honours from a reputable tertiary institution.
Candidate who has been called to the Bar as an Advocate and Solicitor will have an added advantage.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in dealing with securities law matters is an added advantage.
Candidate with litigation background is preferred.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Possesses excellent communication and writing skills (both English and Bahasa Malaysia).
Must be diligent and meticulous.
Pleasant personality and able to communicate with all levels.
Able to work under pressure and long hours with minimum supervision.
Resilient and adaptable, able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Result oriented and display credible performance.
Proficiency in legal research tools.

OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

To ensure smooth running of Information Technology (“IT”) Department day-today operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To develop maintenance programs to monitor the software and hardware in reducing downtime and minimize disruption to users.
Knowledge on network setup and configuration, troubleshooting of WAN, LAN and VPN including firewall, switches and routers.
Troubleshooting on computers, printers, servers and storage during downtime and to resolve within shortest time.
Analytical, resourceful and capable of deriving insight from various information sources and the ability to resolve issues and matters with sound recommendations and solutions.
Responsible for application backup and recovery, assist in data recovery centre readiness, involve BCP testing and actual disaster occur.
Assist in the recovery process of IT operations during and after a disaster.
Provide status reports to IT management for application backups, data centre environments, data recovery centre and network monitoring systems.

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE

Degree, Professional Qualification or its equivalent in relevant discipline i.e. Computer Science, Information Technology.
A minimum of three (3) to four (4) years’ experience.
Knowledge of configuration of networking, server, storage, virtualization and cloud computing.
Result oriented.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Possess good command of written and spoken Malay and English.
Able to work independently with a minimum supervision, result oriented and display credible performance.