Analyst - Portfolio Risk/Quantitative (Kuala Lumpur)

Prudential Fund Management was incorporated in November 2000 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of a Malaysia resident holding company, which is in turn related to the Prudential Group of companies. The ultimate parent company of the Prudential Group is Prudential plc whose shares are listed on the London and New York Stock Exchanges. We are a licensed Fund Manager approved by the Securities Commission.

As one of the top five largest fund management companies in Malaysia with over RM3.7 billion in funds under management, we provide retail unit trusts and portfolio services to tens of thousands investors in Malaysia.

Analyst - Portfolio Risk/Quantitative
(Kuala Lumpur)

Responsibilities:

1. To help fulfill our need for ongoing review, analytical support and challenge of the investment process within the Fund Management team to ensure that the investment decision making process is robust and effective.
2. To assist Fund Management in understanding and utilizing quantitative techniques to maximize alpha and ensuring the portfolio efficiently and effectively reflects investment views both bottom up and top down.
3. To provide reassurance to senior management that funds are being managed in line with investment proposition and stated style
4. To provide clients with real insight into the investment characteristics and risks of the funds in which they invest.
5. To regularly update the Investment Management team and Sales/Product Management on their research and comparison of our peers; and keep track of index changes and its impact.  

Candidate Requirements:

• Have a degree from a recognized university with a background in Econometrics/Statistics and/or Business related subjects (MBA or CFA would be an added advantage).
• Minimum working experience of 2 years in the investment or related industries.
• Able to work independently under general supervision.
• Highly self-motivated and an effective team player.
• Good time management skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in other languages is an added advantage.

The successful candidate can look forward to excellent career advancement opportunities and personal development. An attractive remuneration and benefits package will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to apply with a resume including contact telephone number, current and expected salary and a non-returnable passport-sized photograph to the following address not later than 25 February 2011.
 

The Human Resource Department
Prudential Fund Management Berhad (531241-U)
Level 12, Menara Prudential
10 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur

Or email to prupeople@prudential.com.my

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Please indicate position applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.