Job Description:

1. Assist portfolio managers with macroeconomic, industry and corporate credit analysis.
2. Conduct in-depth credit research on fixed income issuers (including corporate bonds, LGFVs, high-yield bonds, etc.), assess financial health, cash flow sustainability, and credit risks.
3. Monitor credit migration, rating changes, and potential default risks within the portfolio; provide timely credit update reports and investment/divestment recommendations.
4. Write up fund / market commentaries through in-depth study of market statistics and fixed income market trends.
5. Participate in investment research and analysis with a strong focus on global/regional credit markets.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree holder or above in Finance, Economics, Business or related discipline;
2. At least 1 year experience in financial institutions, specifically in fixed income/credit research on the buy-side (Asset Management/Hedge Fund) or sell-side (Credit Research/Rating Agencies). Research Analyst internship experience can be considered.
3. Proven track record in bottom-up corporate credit analysis; candidates with pure equity research background will NOT be considered.
4. Deep understanding of credit risk metrics, bond valuation models, and covenant analysis.
5. Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Mandarin).
6. Good team player, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Hardworking, detail-minded, be able to work independently.