Associate / VP – Developed Markets Rates Strategist – Singapore

Octavius Finance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm is seeking a Developed Markets Rates Strategist for its Singapore office. The role involves delivering macro-driven analysis, generating investment views, and potentially transitioning into portfolio management. Ideal candidates should have 3–8 years of relevant buy-side experience, strong knowledge of interest rate markets, and analytical skills to contribute effectively in investment meetings. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the core of a reputable firm in Singapore.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years’ buy‑side experience in macro strategy, research, or trading.
• Prior involvement in risk‑taking or sub‑PM responsibilities within a buy‑side environment preferred.
• Ability to contribute insights to investment meetings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver macro and policy-driven analysis focused on developed markets rates.
• Produce investment views and trade ideas for portfolio managers.
• Build frameworks for market monitoring and rate forecasting.

Skills

Interest rate markets knowledge

Analytical rigour

Ability to generate actionable ideas

Strong understanding of monetary policy

Job description

A global investment firm is looking to appoint a Developed Markets Rates Strategist into its Singapore office. This role sits within the firm’s central strategy group, working directly with portfolio managers to deliver investment insights that drive positioning across the developed rates space.

The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of interest rate markets, a proven ability to generate actionable ideas, and ideally some exposure to risk-taking in a buy-side setting. Over time, the role is designed to provide a clear route into portfolio management with direct risk-taking responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver macro and policy-driven analysis focused on developed markets rates.
• Produce investment views and trade ideas that can be directly implemented by portfolio managers.
• Build frameworks for market monitoring, scenario modelling, and rate forecasting.
• Engage actively in investment meetings, contributing views on global fixed income positioning.
• Partner with strategists and PMs across regions to ensure developed market rate views are integrated into broader portfolio construction.

Candidate Profile

• 3–8 years’ buy‑side experience in macro strategy, research, or trading with a strong emphasis on developed markets rates.
• Prior involvement in risk‑taking or sub‑PM responsibilities within a buy‑side environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of monetary policy and its impact on developed rates markets.
• Analytical rigour and the ability to generate trade‑relevant insights.
• Ambition to transition into a portfolio management role within a world‑class investment platform.

This is a unique opportunity to join a globally recognised firm in Singapore, contributing to strategy and positioning at the heart of the developed markets rates complex.