Fixed income research

Michael Page; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to Asset Management industry

Professional development and careeradv

Professional development and careerAdv

Job summary

Michael Page in Hong Kong is seeking a Fixed Income Research professional to join a top tier asset management team. You will conduct credit research and macroeconomic analysis across global and Greater China fixed income markets, supporting portfolio managers with investment ideas.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in fixed income research, a strong background in finance/economics (postgraduate preferred), and Mandarin fluency with English.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fixed income research in asset management, investment banking, or rating agencies.
• Strong academic background in finance, economics, or related disciplines; postgraduate degree preferred.
• CFA charterholder or equivalent qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth credit research and macroeconomic analysis across global and Greater China fixed income markets
• Monitor and evaluate bond issuers, including sovereign, quasi-sovereign, corporate, and financial institutions
• Support portfolio managers with investment recommendations and trade ideas based on rigorous bottom-up and top-down research
• Track market developments, new issuance trends, and regulatory changes impacting fixed income instruments
• Prepare regular research reports, presentations, and investment memos for internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with trading, portfolio management, and risk teams to ensure alignment of research insights with investment strategies

Skills

Fixed income research

Credit analysis

Financial modeling

Python

Education

Bachelor's or master's in Finance/Economics

Postgraduate degree preferred

Tools

Bloomberg

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

• A top tier Chinese Asset Management Company in Hong Kong
• Steadily expanding and enhancing their investment team

About Our Client

The employer is a well-established large organization in the Business Services industry. They are known for their comprehensive financial expertise and commitment to delivering excellence in the Banking & Financial Services sector.

Job Description

As a Fixed Income Research professional, your main responsibilities will include:

• Conduct in-depth credit research and macroeconomic analysis across global and Greater China fixed income markets
• Monitor and evaluate bond issuers, including sovereign, quasi-sovereign, corporate, and financial institutions
• Support portfolio managers with investment recommendations and trade ideas based on rigorous bottom-up and top-down research
• Track market developments, new issuance trends, and regulatory changes impacting fixed income instruments
• Prepare regular research reports, presentations, and investment memos for internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with trading, portfolio management, and risk teams to ensure alignment of research insights with investment strategies

The Successful Applicant

A successful Fixed Income Research professional should have:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in fixed income research, preferably within asset management, investment banking, or rating agencies
• Strong academic background in finance, economics, or related disciplines; postgraduate degree preferred
• CFA charterholder or equivalent qualification is a plus
• Native Mandarin speaker with excellent command of English
• Proficient in financial modeling, Bloomberg, and data analysis tools (e.g., Python, Excel, SQL)
• Solid understanding of China and global bond markets, including offshore RMB and USD-denominated instruments

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work in a reputable large organization within the Asset Management industry.
• Comprehensive exposure to the Asset Management sector.
• Potential for professional growth and career advancement.