- Develop and maintain forecasting models for key interest rate benchmarks including US (SOFR, 10Y Treasury), Singapore (SORA, 10Y SGS), China (MLF, LPR), and other regional and global DM rates.
- Produce regular point forecasts, scenario analysis, and interest rate outlooks to support business and client needs.
- Write and publish regular literature and reports including daily Markets Overview, monthly FX & Rates Strategy reports, and quarterly Global Outlook reports.
- Conduct ad hoc interest rate and yield curve analysis in response to market-moving events.
- Leverage strong quantitative modeling, Excel, and Bloomberg skills for data analysis and forecasting.
Advisory, Presentation & Client Engagement
- Present interest rate insights to internal stakeholders, including sales teams, relationship managers, and senior management.
- Support client engagement by providing market commentary and insights, acting as a key ambassador for UOB on interest rate matters.
- Participate in media engagements across print, TV, and digital channels including Bloomberg, Reuters, CNA, Straits Times, and CNBC.
- Speak at industry events and client forums on interest rate outlooks and market trends.
Fixed Income & Credit Market Understanding
- Develop a secondary understanding of regional Fixed Income markets.
- Conduct bottoms-up single security credit research to supplement interest rate analysis when required.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Quantitative Finance, or related field; advanced degrees preferred.
- 35 years of experience as an Interest Rate Strategist or in a similar quantitative research/strategy role.
- Proven experience in interest rate modeling, forecasting, and report writing for institutional clients.
Technical Skills & Tools
- Strong quantitative modeling skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
- Expertise in Bloomberg and other financial data platforms.
- Familiarity with macroeconomic and fixed income data analysis.
- Ability to perform scenario and sensitivity analysis on interest rate movements.
