Senior Research Analyst

COMMERZBANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank in Singapore seeks an experienced Analyst to provide integrated analysis of various asset classes, focusing on China’s economic environment. The ideal candidate will prepare targeted research reports and maintain close contact with key clients, providing exceptional service. Fluency in both English and Mandarin is required. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a research analyst with macroeconomic analysis.
• Strong skills in data interpretation and economic modeling.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of targeted research and reports.
• Contact key customers and provide high-quality service.
• Cooperate with other divisions on strategic questions.

Skills

Strong experience as a China-focused economist

Data interpretation

Excellent communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Fluent in English and Mandarin

Education

Graduate with an economic emphasis

Post graduate education CFA, CIIA or CEFA desired

Job description

Job purpose:

GM Research globally linked capital markets require an integrated analysis of various asset classes, Interest Rate, Commodities etc). Only an overall analysis of market correlations allows us to anticipate price movements resulting from capital flows. Our approach to research is therefore based on strong interaction between teams.

Key activities:

• Largely independent preparation of targeted research and proactive research reports forming the basis of decisions of our institutional and corporate customers.
• First establishment of close contact to key customers of the bank. Best possible evaluation from customers based on a very high quality of service (telephone conferences, meetings, individual reports etc.)
• Establishment of a very close contact to the companies through positioning as independent and expert business partners. Generation of Corporate Roadshows.
• Close cooperation with other bank-internal divisions on strategic questions and capital market transactions. Identification of business potential for the bank by continual monitoring of the sector.
• Intensive marketing of research products to internal and external customers at home and abroad (analyst roadshows).
• Intensive interaction with Sales and Trading

Formal education:

• Graduate with an economic emphasis.
• Post graduate education CFA, CIIA or CEFA desired

Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification):

Key requirements:

• 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
• Ability to interpret China’s policy directions and assess implications for international businesses and markets
• Strong skills in data interpretation, report writing and economic modelling
• Excellent ability to communicate complex insights clearly to both Chinese and global stakeholders
• Strong cross-cultural collaboration skills and experience working with international teams and authorities
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (written and spoken) to communicate with Chinese clients and authorities
• Willingness to travel to China to support the business

Junior Analyst (02)

• Experience and competence in own area of expertise (e.g. updating and preparing of data models with Reuters, Bloomberg information)
• Deeper knowledge and development of further relevant skills in area of expertise
• Deeper knowledge/skills in one area and extension to other areas of expertise
• Need for moderate direction in own area of expertise
• Application of knowledge/skills to a variety of day-to-day activities; identification of specific technical problems
• Active response to and identification of client requests, possibly forwarding to other areas
• Understanding key business drivers of own business area, application of this knowledge to align own activities
• Cost control and revenue focus concerning own work and corresponding risk awareness; quality focus; awareness for substantial results as well as capital requirements and profits
• Identification of problems and all relevant issues in simple situations; development of possible solutions and their evaluation using standard procedures; well-grounded decision-making
• Organisation and prioritisation of own work, to deliver against agreed targets and deadlines
• Presentation of information in an appropriate style and making technical information clear; persuasion others/clients in standard situations; leading of simple negotiations
• Taking an active role/ active contribution in team activities; sharing experiences and ideas; possibly participation in projects with responsibility for specific objectives
• Building and maintaining of productive internal and external contacts
• Co‑operation with back office departments

Intermediate Analyst (03)

• Experience and high competence in own area of expertise (e.g. preparation and writing of reports and client investment ideas)
• Sharing of expertise with others; support and guidance of others; possibly coordination of activities of others/the team
• Independent completion of own role or with minimal supervision/guidance
• Specialist knowledge in at least one area of expertise, and basic knowledge of other areas
• Deployment of knowledge/skills in a variety of day-to-day and specific activities in a self-confident manner
• Interpretation of needs of clients considering all requirements; development of solutions for specific tasks and requests based on the knowledge about client specific product portfolio
• Interpretation of internal/external business backgrounds and best practices in own area of expertise and their application to own role
• Active management of costs/revenues/quality; responsibility for ROE in own area; identification of risks and development of solutions to improve results (capital requirements, revenues, substantial results)
• Anticipation of patterns and links in different situations; looking beyond the immediate problem to the wider implications; development of new solutions
• Definition of own time frame to achieve set targets/routine tasks; development of short to medium-term plans, including forecasting of all resource requirements
• Adapting information/style to the audience; explaining difficult issues clearly; establishment of consensus; independent negotiations with clients
• Promotion of team work and team spirit; establishment of consensus among team members; possibly informal technical leadership of a team; possibly responsibility for a sub‑project and supervision of project members in own area of expertise
• Building and maintaining of informal internal and external networks with key contact persons in own business area
• Co‑operation with back office departments

Senior Analyst (04)

• Authority in own area of expertise across the organisation, products and sectors
• Sharing technical knowledge with colleagues and others, acting as a mentor and support for others
• Co‑ordination of technical activities of others
• Technical leadership of employees; ability to step into a technical leadership role in teams/projects
• Providing content framework recognised expert in an area of expertise; very broad and deep knowledge in own and other areas of expertise
• Application of knowledge/skills in order to solve complex problems and/or coordination of work which may go beyond own knowledge; sharing of expertise with colleagues
• Medium to long‑term anticipation and addressing needs of clients, as well as development of client specific solutions for individual requests
• Anticipation of clients' business backgrounds and trends in own area of expertise; use of this knowledge to focus work and moving forward improvements
• Responsibility for revenues, costs, quality and ROE in own area; identification and reduction of risks and development of solutions to improve results (capital requirements, revenues, substantial results)
• Timely anticipation of important patterns and links in complex situations; development of new/innovative solutions for individual client problems
• Definition of own time frame and that of others; development of medium‑ to long‑term plans; support of strategic planning activities
• Presentation and explanation of complex concepts/ideas; overcoming potential objections through negotiation skills and influencing others through high personal standing; supervision of negotiations
• Ability to act as a facilitator and mentor, advancing the team, taking the technical lead of a team or act as an important individual contributor; possibly responsibility for a sub‑project and supervision of project members in own and other areas of expertise
• Building and maintaining and further development of formal internal and external contacts
• Co‑operation with back office departments

Description of specifications with regards to work profiles:

• High level of own initiative, creativity and care.
• Hig level of self-confidence, strong own view
• Analytical way of thinking, quick grasp of concepts, ability to make decisions
• Confident, sovereign manner; ability to communicate and present
• Eye for the essential (ability to abstract)
• Very high stress levels in terms of time pressure and work load.