VP / AVP, Credit Research - Bonds / Fixed Income, Group Research

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, part of DBS Group Research, is seeking a VP/AVP in Credit Research for Bonds/Fixed Income. The role covers Asia Pacific issuers with emphasis on China, HK, Japan and Korea, focusing on technology and property sectors.

The candidate will build financial models and publish timely insights to DBS clients and internal stakeholders. The position requires substantial experience in fixed income or equity research, strong macroeconomic understanding, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline.
• 6-8 years of experience in Fixed Income or Equity Research within Sell-side Institutions, Asset Management, Funds, Wealth Management or Rating Agencies.
• Solid understanding of macroeconomics and Asian USD/SGD bond markets; tech sector credit experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg (BQuant/BQL desirable).
• Coding/VBA and Credit Ratings experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical curiosity, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive credit research coverage on Asian USD/SGD issuers.
• Specialize in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea, focus on tech and property sectors.
• Build and maintain financial models for companies, industries, macro indicators and bond universe.
• Publish timely research including initiations and event updates.
• Develop and publish thematic research on Strategy, Regional/Sectoral, Credit Ratings, and Structural trends.
• Communicate insights to DBS clients including HNW, institutional investors and internal stakeholders.
• Supervise and drive research output including reports, presentations, and new ideas.
• Collaborate with cross-market and capital structure research (Equities/Credit/Macro).

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Cross-cultural adaptability

Growth mindset

AI in credit research

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

BQuant

BQL

Job description

VP / AVP, Credit Research - Bonds / Fixed Income, Group Research

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.

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 comprehensive credit research coverage on Asian USD/SGD issuers, with potential expansion to other currencies
• Specialize in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea, with a particular focus on the technology and property sectors
• Build and maintain financial models covering companies, industries, macro indicators and the broader bond universe
• Publish timely, insightful research including initiations and results /event updates
• Develop, lead, and publish thematic research, covering topics such as Strategy, Regional and Sectoral, Credit Ratings, and Structural trends
• Market research insights effectively to DBS clients, including High Net Worth (HNW) individuals, Institutional Investors and internal stakeholders
• Supervise and drive the team’s research output, including reports, presentations, and new topical ideas
• Collaborate and support the team with cross-market and capital structureresearch (Equities/Credit/Macro)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
• 6-8 years of experience in Fixed Income or Equity Research within Sell-side Institutions, Asset Management, Funds, Wealth Management or Rating Agencies
• Solid understanding of macroeconomics and the Asian USD/SGD bond markets; direct experience in technology sector credit is highly preferred
• Prior supervisory and team management experience is advantageous
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg (experience in BQuant and BQL is highly desirable)
• Proficiency in coding/VBA, experience with Credit Ratings, High-yield/Distressed Debt, or Equity analysis
• A self-motivated team player with intellectual humility, strong analytical curiosity and communication skills.
• A keen interest in leveraging AI tools to enhance credit research processes
• Strong cross-cultural adaptability and a growth mindset to navigate diverse regional markets

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive credit research coverage on Asian USD/SGD issuers, with potential expansion to other currencies
• Specialize in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea, with a particular focus on the technology and property sectors
• Build and maintain financial models covering companies, industries, macro indicators and the broader bond universe
• Publish timely, insightful research including initiations and results /event updates
• Develop, lead, and publish thematic research, covering topics such as Strategy, Regional and Sectoral, Credit Ratings, and Structural trends
• Market research insights effectively to DBS clients, including High Net Worth (HNW) individuals, Institutional Investors and internal stakeholders
• Supervise and drive the team’s research output, including reports, presentations, and new topical ideas
• Collaborate and support the team with cross-market and capital structureresearch (Equities/Credit/Macro)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
• 6-8 years of experience in Fixed Income or Equity Research within Sell-side Institutions, Asset Management, Funds, Wealth Management or Rating Agencies
• Solid understanding of macroeconomics and the Asian USD/SGD bond markets; direct experience in technology sector credit is highly preferred
• Prior supervisory and team management experience is advantageous
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg (experience in BQuant and BQL is highly desirable)
• Proficiency in coding/VBA, experience with Credit Ratings, High-yield/Distressed Debt, or Equity analysis
• A self-motivated team player with intellectual humility, strong analytical curiosity and communication skills.
• A keen interest in leveraging AI tools to enhance credit research processes
• Strong cross-cultural adaptability and a growth mindset to navigate diverse regional markets

Location

One Island East

Job

Research

Schedule

Regular

Employee Status

Full time