China Economist (Director) - Banking

Randstad Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial services firm in Singapore seeks an experienced China-focused economist or research analyst. Responsibilities include preparing research reports, managing client relationships, and market products to clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Economics and proven experience in macroeconomic analysis. Fluency in English and Business Mandarin is essential, along with strong data interpretation skills. The role involves travel across Asia to support business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Economics is required.
• Experience as a China-focused economist or research analyst is essential.
• Deep understanding of China's economy and markets is necessary.
• Strong communication skills with international stakeholders are crucial.
• Willingness to travel across Asia is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality research reports for clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Market research products to clients domestically and abroad.
• Collaborate with internal divisions on capital market transactions.
• Monitor the sector for new business opportunities.

Skills

Macroeconomic analysis

Client relationship management

Research report writing

Economic modelling

Data interpretation

Fluent in English

Fluent in Business Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Master's Degree in Economics

PhD in Economics

Job description

About the Company

A prominent international financial services (banking) firm that is known for its pleasant and international working environment. It strives to be an independent and expert business partner to the bank's institutional and corporate customers, focusing on providing high-quality service and analysis that forms the basis of their decisions.

About the Job

Responsibilities include:

• Independently prepare targeted, high-quality research reports that form the basis of client decisions.
• Establish and maintain close relationships with key customers, providing high-quality service such as meetings and individual reports.
• Actively market research products to both internal and external clients domestically and abroad.
• Closely cooperate with internal divisions on strategic issues and capital market transactions.
• Continuously monitor the sector to identify new business potential for the bank.

Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree / PhD in Economics; additional qualifications such as CFA, CIIA, or CEFA are desired.
• Strong experience as a China-focused economist or research analyst with a proven record in macroeconomic and policy analysis.
• Deep understanding of China's economy, markets, and regulatory environment combined with a global and strategic outlook.
• Excellent ability to communicate complex insights clearly to both Chinese and global stakeholders and fluency in English and Business Mandarin (written and spoken) to communicate with international and Mandarin-speaking clients and authorities.
• Strong skills in data interpretation, report writing, and economic modelling.
• Willingness to travel across Asia to support the business.

To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Adeline Lim via https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelinecorporatebankingrecruiter/.

(EA: 94C3609/ R1105572)