Senior Manager, Credit Analysis (China Coverage)

Hudson Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson RPO (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Credit Analyst to join its Asia Credit Trading team. You will work with traders to provide actionable credit insights, generate investment ideas, and support risk management and trading decisions, focusing on China-related issuers across IG and HY markets.

The role demands strong credit research capabilities, market knowledge, and the ability to communicate investment views clearly in a fast-paced trading environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in credit research, fixed income investing or credit trading in Asian markets.
• Strong knowledge of China credit markets (IG and HY).
• Ability to analyse credits independently and communicate views clearly.
• Experience in a regulated financial services environment.
• Mandarin reading/writing/speaking highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform fundamental credit analysis on China corporates, SOEs, LGFVs, property developers and other issuers.
• Develop timely views on earnings, policy changes, refinancing and rating actions.
• Produce concise, actionable research and trade recommendations for the trading desk.

Skills

Credit research

Fixed income investing

China markets

Independent analysis

Effective communication

Job description

We are partnering with a leading international financial institution to seek an experienced Credit Analyst to join its Asia Credit Trading team, with a primary focus on China-related issuers across both Investment Grade and High Yield markets.

This is a front-office role where you will work closely with traders to provide actionable credit insights, generate investment ideas, and support risk management and trading decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Research & Analysis

• Perform fundamental credit analysis on China corporates, SOEs, LGFVs, property developers, and other key issuers.
• Develop timely views around earnings, policy developments, refinancing events, and rating actions.
• Produce concise, actionable research and trade recommendations for the trading desk.

Idea Generation

• Identify relative value opportunities across bonds and capital structures.
• Generate high-conviction investment ideas supported by clear catalysts, valuation analysis, and risk-reward frameworks.
• Partner closely with traders on pricing, spread analysis, and market developments.
• Monitor issuer developments and identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Assist in downside scenario analysis and risk assessment.
• Build relationships with investors, banks, brokers, rating agencies, and other market participants.
• Contribute to primary market discussions and new issue evaluations.

Requirements

• At least 8 years’ experience in credit research, fixed income investing, or credit trading within Asian markets.
• Strong knowledge of China credit markets, including both Investment Grade and High Yield sectors.
• Ability to analyse credits independently and communicate investment views clearly and effectively.
• Experience operating within a regulated financial services environment.
• Mandarin language capability (reading, writing, and speaking) would be highly advantageous.

Ideal Candidate

• Commercially minded and intellectually curious
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to navigate complex and evolving market conditions
• Detail-oriented with high professional integrity
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative trading environment

Company Name: Hudson RPO (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Company EA Licence number: 18C9146; Consultant EA name (Tan Thong Leong) and Consultant's EA Personnel number: R26159563