Silverdale Capital – Senior – Fixed Income Research & Investment

Silverdale Capital Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Singapore-based fund management company is looking for experienced Fixed Income Research & Investment professionals. The role involves generating investment ideas, conducting credit analyses, and contributing to investment processes. Candidates must have a degree in a relevant field, with at least 5 years of experience and strong programming skills in Python and SQL. Mandarin capability is a plus. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for contribution in investment strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fixed income research experience required.
• Strong programming skills and understanding of bond mathematics.
• Mandarin language capability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate fixed income investment ideas.
• Conduct deep dive credit analysis for portfolio investments.
• Provide regular updates on fixed income strategy and market dynamics.

Skills

Investment research

Credit analysis

Programming (Python, SQL)

Macro risk understanding

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Economics / Math / Engineering / CFA

Tools

Bloomberg

MS-Excel

Job description

Silverdale Capital Pte Ltd is a Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) licensed fund management company.

We manage several award-winning funds, inter alia Silverdale Fund VCC: Silverdale Bond Fund, Silverdale Asia Bond Fund, series of Silverdale Fixed Maturity Funds (FMPs) and Silverdale High Octane Fund.

We are seeking talented Fixed Income Research & Investment professionals with min. 5-year experience of in-depth investment research in fixed income.

Key Responsibilities :

– Generate fixed income investment ideas

– Deep dive credit analysis of existing and potential portfolio investments covering all aspects of the security (spreads, covenants, structure, swaps, hedges, etc.), issuer (cash-flows, ratings etc.) and macro factors (country, enforcement risks etc.), and presenting detailed Investment Notes

– Pro-actively contribute to the investment decision and process: by developing innovative trading / hedging strategies, reducing transaction costs, and identifying alpha opportunities

– Regular (daily/weekly) updates on fixed income strategy, macro factors, trends, fixed income securities pricing, portfolio positioning and market dynamics

– Assist in portfolio monitoring, trading, risk management and support, including trade monitoring, cash flow management, data analytics, market alerts, algorithms, etc.

– Develop professional relationships with other analysts, and industry experts

Skills/Qualifications :

– Degree in Economics / Math / Engineering / CFA with passion for investing and strong programming skills

– Strong understanding of macro risk factors, bond mathematics

– 5 years+ of fixed income research experience

– Exposure to Bloomberg and proficiency in programming languages (Python, SQL)

– Strong attention to detail and excellent judgment

– Mandarin language capability is a plus

– Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

– Comfortable with real life uncertainties and ability to manage tight timelines

– Candidates lacking proficiency in MS-Excel, VBA, Macros to refrain from applying

Preferred Candidates :

– Candidates with experience in Chinese credits, high yields, rates & swaps, sovereign credit analysis, and/or macro research will be given preference.