Main Responsibilities:
Portfolio Management & Execution
- Independently manage and monitor fixed income portfolios under supervision
- Execute trades across government bonds, investment grade/high yield credit and related instruments
- Conduct portfolio rebalancing, duration positioning and yield curve strategy implementation
- Monitor portfolio performance and risk metrics (duration, DV01, spread exposure, convexity)
Macro & Rates Analysis
- Analyze global macroeconomic trends, central bank policies and liquidity conditions
- Form views on interest rate trajectory and yield curve dynamics
- Assess impact of monetary and fiscal policies on fixed income markets
Credit Research
- Conduct fundamental credit analysis on issuers across sectors
- Evaluate balance sheet strength, cash flow sustainability and covenant structures
- Monitor rating changes, spread movements and credit events
FX & Cross-Asset Awareness
- Understand FX dynamics and their impact on bonds returns
- Analyze cross-asset correlations (equities, commodities, USD, real rates)
- Incorporate FX hedging considerations in portfolio management
Risk Management & Reporting
- Monitor portfolio risk exposures and stress scenarios
- Prepare investment committee materials and performance reports
- Conduct scenario analysis and drawdown analysis
Market Intelligence
- Stay updated with market developments, policy announcements and liquidity shifts
- Maintain relationships with brokers and counterparties
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related disciplines CFA or FRM a plus
- 3-5 years of fixed income investment or research experience, including independent bond portfolio management
- Hands-on experience in rates, credit, and multi-currency bond markets familiarity with structured products or derivatives
- Strong understanding of macroeconomics, monetary policy, credit analysis, FX markets, and disciplined risk management
- Proficient in Bloomberg (YAS, SRCH, RV, CRPR, WEI, ECFC), Excel, financial modelling, and portfolio risk/performance systems
- Analytical, quantitative, and independent thinker with high integrity and professional ethics
- Team-oriented with strong communication skills
- Proficiency in English and Mandarin as incumbent needs to liaise with colleagues from Head Office. Cantonese a plus
- Experience liaising with institutional clients exposure to Asia Credit markets
