Associate / Analyst, Credit Research - Bonds / Fixed Income, Group Research

DBS Bank Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

DBS Bank in Hong Kong is seeking a credit research professional to cover Asian USD/SGD issuers and related markets. The role involves building financial models, publishing timely research, and developing thematic analyses for institutional clients.

Experience in macroeconomics and Asian bond markets, plus proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg, are essential. The team values cross-cultural collaboration and aims to deliver independent market insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 2–5 years of Fixed Income or Equities Research experience in Asset Management, Funds, Wealth Management, or Rating Agencies.
• Understanding of macroeconomics and Asian USD/SGD bond markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide credit research coverage on Asian USD/SGD issuers (may include other currencies).
• Build and maintain financial models (company, industry, macro, bond universe).
• Publish timely research initiations and results/event updates.
• Ideate and publish Thematic Research pieces (Sectoral / Credit Rating / Structural).
• Market research insights to DBS clients and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross market/capital structure research pieces.

Skills

Excel

Bloomberg

BQuant

BQL

VBA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Economics

Tools

Data tools

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 credit research coverage on Asian USD/SGD Issuers (may include other currencies)
• Experience in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korean names, or property / tech sectors will be advantageous
• Build and maintain financial models (company, industry, macro, bond universe)
• Publish timely and insightful research initiations and results/event updates
• Ideate, lead and publish Thematic Research pieces (Sectoral / Credit Rating / Structural)
• Market research insights to DBS clients, including High Net Worth and Institutional Investors and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate and support team with cross market/ capital structure (equities/credit/macro) research pieces

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
• Experience: 2–5 years of Fixed Income, or Equities Research experience within Asset Management/ Funds, Wealth Management, or Rating Agencies
  • Candidates with less experience will be considered for an Analyst role; exceptional fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Market Knowledge: Understanding of macroeconomics and the Asian USD/SGD bond markets
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg (ideally data tools like BQuant, BQL)
• Bonus Competencies: Coding/VBA, Credit Ratings, High Yield/Distressed Debt, or Equities analysis
• Soft Skills: A self-motivated team player with intellectual humility, strong analytical curiosity and communication skills Motivated to explore AI for credit research
• Global Perspective: Strong cross-cultural adaptability and open-mindedness; to understand diverse regional cultures/ markets

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Location:

One Island East

Job:

Research

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time