Is this a front office job?

Hi, I've been a long time lurker, and in fact I've registered for quite some time as well, just that I never had a particular reason to post.

Anyway from the descriptions can anyone tell me if this opening is for front office or otherwise?

Department : Global Sales, FX & Transaction Banking Unit : Fixed Income Sales Closing Date : Tuesday, 31 Jul 2012

Responsibilities :
Research commentaries on the MYR bond market on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis.

Coverage includes MYR, USD regional bonds, foreign currency markets and economic releases.

Analysis and monitoring of the credit profiles of issuers.

Manage the in-house bond index database.

Assists sales in preparing pre-issuance materials for end clients.

Providing market views to internal departments.

Requirements :
Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Mathematics from a reputable university

Familiarity with the domestic and international workings of capital markets would be an added advantage

Strong background in financial analysis, modeling and interpretation of financial ratios.

Possess a flair for writing.

Possess conceptual and problem solving skills.

*** Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

The first few lines sounds like front office, but I can't help but feel as if it's middle office. Any help?

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Yeah it's CIMB. I'm tempted to apply, but not entirely sure what the job entails. Currently with one of the big4 DD team, which I could leverage into PE in a few years.

 

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