Research Analyst - Fixed Income

UBS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS in Sydney seeks a fixed income research analyst to conduct detailed credit analysis on APAC issuers, monitor economic data, and provide investment recommendations to global teams. The role emphasizes collaboration with global colleagues and leveraging AI to evolve the research process.

You will build relationships across UBS Asset Management, sell-side analysts, and company management, while staying adaptable in a fast-paced, data-rich environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; CFA progress a plus.
• Experience at asset management or investment bank; fixed income preferred.
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with statistical tools (R, Python) is a plus.
• Willingness to embrace AI and adapt to new research processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed fundamental credit analysis of APAC financial and corporate issuers across the rating spectrum.
• Monitor and research economic, industry, and company data including filings, transcripts and quarterly results.
• Provide investment recommendations and credit updates to global portfolio management teams and external clients when required.
• Monitor existing portfolio holdings and generate trade ideas for portfolio implementation.
• Collaborate with analysts and portfolio managers globally on investment ideas, including relative value across capital structure.
• Build relationships across fixed income and UBS Asset Management with sell-side analysts and company management.
• Embrace AI to enhance and evolve the research process.

Skills

Financial markets knowledge

Fixed income experience

Analytical & communication skills

Self-starter

AI willingness

Multitasking & workload management

R/Python knowledge

CFA progress

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFA (or progress towards)

Tools

R

Python

Job description

We’re looking for a fixed income research analyst to:

• Conduct detailed fundamental credit analysis of APAC financial and corporate issuers, across the rating spectrum
• Monitor and research relevant economic, industry and company data, including company filings, transcripts and quarterly results
• Make investment recommendations and provide credit updates to global portfolio management teams, as well as to external clients when required
• Monitor existing portfolio holdings and proactively generate trade ideas for portfolio implementation
• Work with analysts and portfolio managers across the globe to collaborate on investment ideas, Including relative value opportunities across the capital structure
• Embrace AI to enhance and help evolve the research process
• Build relationships across the fixed income platform and UBS Asset Management, as well as with sell-side analysts, and company management

The team

You’ll be working in the Fixed Income Research Team in Sydney. Singapore and Hong with a seasoned group of analysts. Our team is responsible for identifying well researched, original and actionable investment ideas. As a credit analyst, you will play a vital role in further enhancing our fixed income research capabilities.

Your skills and experience

• Solid knowledge and interest in financial markets
• Experience at asset management firm or investment bank, preferrable within fixed income
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, both verbally and written
• Self-starter and fast learner
• Willingness to embrace AI
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, complete tasks independently, and manage workload efficiently to meet deadlines
• Knowledge and programming experience of statistical software applications (R, Python, etc.) a plus
• Bachelor’s degree, CFA (or progress towards) a plus

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce