Key Responsibilities:

Credit Trading:

1. Execute daily cash bond and repo trades across various accounts.
2. Handle convertible bonds and futures contracts as needed.
3. Act as a hands-on trader, capable of managing the desk independently when the lead is away.

Credit Research & Strategy:

1. Cover global IG/HY USD credits across multiple regions and sectors, with a primary focus on non-China USD credits (Asia/EM/DM). Financial sector focus required; experience in non-financial corporate (especially sub debt), MBS/rates is a strong plus.
2. Develop independent credit views on macro and single names, understand credit rating methodologies and analysis frameworks.
3. Identify relative value opportunities across USD credits in Asia/EM/DM, and assess credit spread movements across currencies.

Ad-hoc Responsibilities:

1. Participate in company roadshows and client presentations.
2. Construct and back-test model portfolios (Bloomberg PORT required).
3. Perform account/fund performance attribution analysis.
4. Additional Scope (modest involvement):
5. Occasionally cover onshore equities – only basic understanding required, no deep stock-picking expertise needed.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor‘s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field from a recognized institution.
2. 3–5 years of trading experience in offshore macro and credit, with hands-on exposure to non-China USD credits.
3. Hybrid background preferred – candidates who have performed both trading and research will be highly valued.
4. Deep knowledge of the offshore credit market ecosystem (sell-side syndicate, credit sales & trading, research, buy-side asset managers).
5. Bloomberg AIM and PORT proficiency is a must (trade booking, portfolio construction, back-testing).
6. Strong Excel and PPT skills.
7. Native Mandarin and fluent English
8. Self-starter who can hit the ground running – no hand-holding or training from scratch.
9. Prior experience from reputable institutions such as asset managers or proprietary trading desks.