Global Markets Research Trainee (One Year Contract)

Crédit Agricole CIB; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Credit Agricole CIB Global Markets Research seeks a trainee to join the Asia ex-Japan team in Hong Kong. The role involves supporting research publications, building macro databases and performing data analysis to inform investment ideas.

Qualifications include a Master's or Bachelor's degree with strong analytical/quantitative skills, English fluency (Mandarin a plus), and proficiency in Microsoft Office; the contract runs for one year and may renew for up to two years, starting Nov 2026.

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor degree in Accounting, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics or Engineering with less than 12 months' full-time experiences.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Interest in macro topics and financial markets.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-moving environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other PC applications.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Asia ex. Japan Research team with research publications (periodic and thematic).
• Build and maintain macro database and provide in-depth data analysis.
• Assist development of quantitative research models, macro forecasts and investment recommendations.
• Collaborate with Asian and global research teams and sales/traders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The candidate will join Credit Agricole CIB Global Markets Division, which provides a wide range of Fixed Income, Equity and Securitization products and services for corporates and financial institutions locally and globally:

Global Markets Research comprised of strategists and economists dedicated to providing customized cutting-edge market analysis across G10 and Emerging Market economies for clients.

This opening is for those who will complete their degree requirements by Oct 2026 and are ready to start working from Nov 2026. Trainee contract is one year to begin with and renewable for up to two years in total.

Key Responsibilities

Based in Hong Kong, the research trainee provides research supports to Asia ex. Japan Research team, with major responsibilities relating to:

• Participation in team’s research publication (including both periodical publications and thematic topics).
• Build and maintain macro database and provide in-depth data analysis.
• Assisting team development of quantitative research models, macro forecasts and investment recommendations.
• Close interaction with Asian and global research team and sales/traders.

Requirements

• Master/Bachelor degree holders, with strong academic background in Accounting, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics or Engineering with less than 12 months' full-time experiences
• Prior research experience will be an advantage
• Strong analytical skills and quantitative skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with ability to provide solutions
• Strong interests in macro topics and financial markets
• Self-motivated and hardworking with a strong sense of commitment and responsibility
• Ability to multi-tasking and efficiency to cope with a fast-moving work environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other PC applications
• Fluent in English; Mandarin is a plus

In accordance with the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme implemented by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), a successful candidate for an In-Scope Position who has held a position with an In-Scope Institution in the past 7 years will be subject to a mandatory reference check. For more details, please refer to Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme Phase 2 | The Hong Kong Association of Banks.