Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Texas A and M International University (formerly known as Laredo State University) Bachelor of Science, Finance and Business Economics & Bachelor of Economics, Southern Illinois University
Working Experience
Datuk Jamaludin is currently serving as an Advisor to the Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC). Prior to this, he was the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of MARC from December 2019 to June 2024. During his tenure as GCEO, Datuk Jamaludin achieved several key milestones, including: - Successfully turned around MARC's market positioning and capital market standing among key players. - Restored MARC's operating financial position. - Led MARC's 5-year transformation plan, which included the establishment of MARC's international footprint. Datuk Jamaludin has nearly 40 years of experience in the financial services sector, with exposure to diverse areas such as business origination, credit and risk management, and leadership in retail, commercial, corporate, and investment banking. His career includes key roles in both local and international banks, such as: - Asian Finance Bank (now MBSB Bank) - Maybank - Dresdner Bank AG - Dresdner Kleinwort Benson - Kwong Yik Bank Berhad (now under RHB Bank Berhad) Datuk Jamaludin's key leadership roles in Maybank including: - Chaired the Maybank Group Credit Committee. - Served as a board member for Maybank Investment Bank Berhad and Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad. - Served as a member for Board's Credit & Underwriting Review Committee for Maybank Investment Bank. Datuk Jamaludin has built a strong reputation in the origination & credit evaluation, project management and project-related fundraising. Notable Transactions Led by Datuk Jamaludin including : - Led the Deutschemark 640 million (MYR1.1 billion) structured finance for the RM5.45 billion Offshore Patrol Vessel Project for the Malaysian Navy, Ministry of Defense. - Managed the Deutschemark 665 million (MYR 1.1 billion) Hermes export credit facility for the Express Rail Link Project. - Spearheaded the GBP1.24 billion acquisition of Wessex Water (UK) by YTL Corporation.
This book is the result of the author's many years of experience and observation throughout his 26 years in the stockbroking industry. It was written for general public to learn to invest based on facts and not on fantasies or hearsay....