Asia Emerging Markets Rates Strategist – Executive Director

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking an Executive Director for their Asia Rates Strategist team. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Emerging Markets fixed income, a Master’s or PhD in relevant fields, and strong analytical and leadership skills. The role involves analyzing market themes, collaborating with economists, and communicating strategies to clients. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for mentorship and team development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in Emerging Markets fixed income.
• Master’s degree or higher in relevant fields.
• Advanced knowledge of statistics and econometrics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze macroeconomic themes affecting Asian rate markets.
• Collaborate with economists and strategy teams.
• Lead communication of views to clients.
• Build and manage analytics and quantitative models.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Emerging Markets fixed income strategy

Macroeconomics

Statistical analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or STEM

Tools

Haver

Bloomberg

Job description

We provide market-leading insights, delivered through a broad spectrum of research products and innovative platforms. Our leading Research Analysts strive to deliver timely, insightful, and analytical research with actionable ideas.

As an Executive Director in the Asia Rates Strategist team in Singapore, you will lead client coverage on the regional rates markets. You will work closely with economists and other strategists within the Asia Local Markets team to formulate top-down and bottom-up views on Asian bond markets, issue trade recommendations, and deliver the firm’s Asia Local Markets bond outlook to JPMorgan’s global client base both within and outside the region.

The ideal candidate should have significant experience publishing on Emerging Markets fixed income strategy and interfacing with clients at a senior level. They should demonstrate strong technical skills, commercial acumen, and leadership capabilities. Intellectual curiosity, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach are essential to excel in this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze macroeconomic themes and technical drivers affecting Asian rate markets to formulate views and investment recommendations at both the regional and country levels.
• Collaborate with the Asia strategy team, economists, and colleagues in the global Emerging Markets team to formulate forecasts and views.
• Lead the marketing and communication of views to external clients and internal sales and trading teams via published reports, webinars, client roadshows, and conferences.
• Build and manage analytics and quantitative models.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, contributing to the development of the team’s expertise and capabilities.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Minimum 10 years' experience covering Emerging Markets fixed income markets at a financial institution.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) discipline.
• Familiarity with economic and financial databases such as Haver and Bloomberg.
• Deep understanding of macroeconomics, financial economics, and fixed income markets.
• Strong analytical skills; advanced knowledge of statistics and econometrics/data science.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to engage senior clients and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and a demonstrated team player.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• PhD in Finance, Economics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) discipline is preferred.