We are partnering with a leading international financial institution to seek an experienced Credit Analyst to join its Asia Credit Trading team, with a primary focus on China-related issuers across both Investment Grade and High Yield markets.

This is a front-office role where you will work closely with traders to provide actionable credit insights, generate investment ideas, and support risk management and trading decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Research & Analysis

Perform fundamental credit analysis on China corporates, SOEs, LGFVs, property developers, and other key issuers.
Develop timely views around earnings, policy developments, refinancing events, and rating actions.
Produce concise, actionable research and trade recommendations for the trading desk.

Idea Generation

Identify relative value opportunities across bonds and capital structures.
Generate high-conviction investment ideas supported by clear catalysts, valuation analysis, and risk-reward frameworks.

Trading & Risk Support

Partner closely with traders on pricing, spread analysis, and market developments.
Monitor issuer developments and identify emerging risks and opportunities.
Assist in downside scenario analysis and risk assessment.

Market Engagement

Build relationships with investors, banks, brokers, rating agencies, and other market participants.
Contribute to primary market discussions and new issue evaluations.

Requirements

At least 8 years experience in credit research, fixed income investing, or credit trading within Asian markets.
Strong knowledge of China credit markets, including both Investment Grade and High Yield sectors.
Ability to analyse credits independently and communicate investment views clearly and effectively.
Experience operating within a regulated financial services environment.
Mandarin language capability (reading, writing, and speaking) would be highly advantageous.

Ideal Candidate

Commercially minded and intellectually curious
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to navigate complex and evolving market conditions
Detail-oriented with high professional integrity
Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative trading environment

Confidential search

If you are interested in learning more—or would like to refer a suitable market professional—please reach out directly to [HIDDEN TEXT] for a confidential discussion.

Company Name: Hudson RPO (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Company EA Licence number: 18C9146; Consultant EA name (Tan Thong Leong) and Consultant's EA Personnel number: R26159563

Senior Manager, Credit Analysis (China Coverage)