Shakir Asri, CFA

Experience

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  Bank Negara Malaysia

  Aug 2007 - Mar 2014

  Role: Manage the corporate bond and equity portfolio of the FX Reserve of BNM as well as undertaking research and analysis on companies and industry trendsBuild up and manage several portfolios:1. The foreign currency corporate bond portfolio which invested in global companies across US, Europe, Asia and Middle East, including financials and non-financials. Introduced investment in Asian and Australian financials to the corporate bond portfolio2. The North America equity portfolio, covering companies across different economic sectors in US and Canada Show less Role: Identify and assess the emerging risks faced by the banking system, in line with the objective to maintain financial system stability, encompassing developments in the economic, financial and regulatory landscapeDeveloped risk assessment tools and predictive models such as Banking Resilience Model and stress testing analysis – including scenarios such as macroeconomic shocks, and movements in interest ratesLed and participated in several studies and development of policy measures in maintaining financial system stability including re-initiation of the Corporate Debt Restructuring Committee, and introduction of several macro-prudential measures such as the loan-to-value limit Show less

  • Dealer

    May 2011 - Mar 2014

  • Senior Executive

    Aug 2007 - Apr 2011
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  KWAP Malaysia

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2015

  Portfolio Manager

  Role: Manage the international equity portfolio, particularly Asia Pacific as well as undertaking analysis and studies on industry trends and other markets. Led team for the expansion to other mandates such as Japan and North America equities.

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  PRIMA EKUITI (UK) LIMITED

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2019

  Role: Manage the pan-Europe equity portfolio, including undertaking macro-economic assessments of the European and UK economy as well as other global asset classes.Assist Principal Officer in special projects and operationalisation of the asset management firm.

  • Principal Officer

    Jan 2017 - Aug 2019

  • Portfolio Manager

    Sept 2015 - Dec 2016
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  KWAP Malaysia

  Sept 2019 - now

  Role: Leading the Property Investment Department at KWAP. Building up a sustainable real estate portfolio across the globe Role: To look for Real Estate opportunities in the global and domestic market, across various segments, including office, industrial and alternative classes.

  • Director

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Vice President

    Sept 2019 - Mar 2022