Capital Markets Senior Associate

Capital Markets Senior Associate — CIMB Group

CIMB Group, one of Southeast Asia's largest investment banks, is seeking a Capital Markets Senior Associate to join its Group Legal Division in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves providing legal support for CIMB's equity and debt capital markets transactions, including IPOs, rights issues, sukuk programmes, and bond offerings listed on Bursa Malaysia.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review prospectuses, information memoranda, and offering circulars for equity and debt issuances
• Advise on Securities Commission Malaysia's Guidelines on Issuance of Securities, Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, and the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007
• Structure sukuk programmes and Islamic capital market instruments in compliance with the Shari'ah Advisory Council's requirements
• Coordinate with external counsel, investment banking teams, and regulatory authorities on complex capital market transactions
• Provide legal support for CIMB's ASEAN cross-border capital market activities
• Advise on corporate governance compliance for Bursa Malaysia-listed entities

About CIMB Legal

CIMB's legal team sits at the centre of Southeast Asia's capital markets activity, offering exposure to the region's largest IPOs, sukuk issuances, and corporate finance transactions from the Stesen Sentral headquarters.

• Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya with 5-8 years PQE in capital markets or securities law
• Experience in IPOs, bond issuances, or sukuk programmes under Malaysian securities regulations
• Strong knowledge of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 and Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements
• Experience working with the Securities Commission Malaysia on regulatory submissions
• LL.B. from a recognised university; CLP holder; additional qualifications in capital markets are an advantage
• Excellent English drafting skills and ability to manage tight transaction timelines
• Experience in Islamic capital markets is highly desirable