VP / AVP, Credit Research - Bonds / Fixed Income, Group Research

Job description

Business Function

DBS Group Research under the Group Financial Markets (origination, sales and trading), comprises of the Economics/Strategy, Equity and Credit research teams. Credit research coverage is focused in Asia Pacific. Our unrivalled access to a broad range of companies around the region, stems from over 60 analysts covering more than 600 securities. We are an award-winning research house that delivers independent intelligence and market insights to both external clients and internal teams.

By identifying high-value opportunities, we empower stakeholders to consistently generate alpha and drive outperformance.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive credit research coverage on Asian USD/SGD issuers, with potential expansion to other currencies Specialize in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea, with a particular focus on the technology and property sectors
• Build and maintain financial models covering companies, industries, macro indicators and the broader bond universe Publish timely, insightful research including initiations and results /event updates
• Develop, lead, and publish thematic research, covering topics such as Strategy, Regional and Sectoral, Credit Ratings, and Structural trends Market research insights effectively to DBS clients, including High Net Worth (HNW) individuals, Institutional Investors and internal stakeholders
• Supervise and drive the team’s research output, including reports, presentations, and new topical ideas
• Collaborate and support the team with cross-market and capital structure research (Equities/Credit/Macro)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline 6-8 years of experience in Fixed Income or Equity
• Research within Sell-side Institutions, Asset Management, Funds, Wealth Management or Rating Agencies
• Solid understanding of macroeconomics and the Asian USD/SGD bond markets; direct experience in technology sector credit is highly preferred Prior supervisory and team management experience is advantageous Advanced proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg (experience in BQuant and BQL is highly desirable)
• Proficiency in coding/VBA, experience with Credit Ratings, High-yield/Distressed Debt, or Equity analysis A self-motivated team player with intellectual humility, strong analytical curiosity and communication skills.

A keen interest in leveraging AI tools to enhance credit research processes Strong cross-cultural adaptability and a growth mindset to navigate diverse regional markets Location: One Island East Job: Research Schedule: Regular Employee Status: Full time