QNB1310 - Fund Manager - FI

  • Country
    Qatar
  • Closing Date
    31-Oct-2014
About QNB

Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines.

QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3) and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications.

Based on the Group’s consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine.

QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.

Role Summary

The prime focus is to manage institutional and retail funds according to client specifications in the IMAs.

Role Description

You will keep up to date with market, economic and political developments and all other areas that can affect the bond markets, monitoring the financial news using specialist media sources. You will consider the economic implications of factors that might affect government bond markets.

You will conduct credit analysis on companies and industries by analysing financial and market data; analysing financial statements and company results e.g. P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow statements, to determine the credit worthiness of the issuer to ensure that it can meet bondholders’ expected return.

You will regularly meet with company management and investor relations personnel to gain insight into companies’ performance and market trends. In addition, you will prepare various research papers, performance reports and presentations.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be CFA qualified (or at least Level 3) and have a minimum of five years direct fixed income investments experience. He/she will possess relevant experience in emerging and/or frontier fixed income, in addition to good analytic skills, both quantitative and qualitative. Financial modelling and forecasting skills are essential.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the flexibility to adjust to the idiosyncrasies and dynamic nature of different emerging/frontier markets.

Please consider that QNB will only accept direct applications - No applications from recruitment agencies will be considered.

Note: you will be required to attach the following:
  1. Resume/CV
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