Due to expansion in strategy, a leading global hedge fund manager is seeking a highly motivated Junior Credit Analyst / Trading Desk Analyst to join their Singapore office.
Based in Singapore, you will be part of a 2-man team, working directly for and with the Lead Credit Portfolio Manager responsible for a Global ex US Credit Strategy. It is a excellent and rare opportunity for a junior sell side candidate to gain exposure in a tier 1 buy side brand and contributing first hand to the success of their credit strategy.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Conducting in-depth credit trade research across high-yield corporates, sovereigns, and special situations (leveraged finance, distressed, public credit) for Asia, LatAm, European markets.
- Monitoring markets, trading levels, catalysts, and macro drivers to generate and debate trade ideas.
- Preparing concise analyses, trade rationales, and scenario outcomes to support investment decisions.
- Supporting position reviews and risk considerations.
- Collaborating closely with the Portfolio Manager on idea generation, with potential to assist with trade execution.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- 2-5 years of relevant experience from a sell-side banking background (e.g., investment banks, leveraged finance teams, credit trading desks, public credit research teams etc).
- Strong functional expertise in fundamental credit research, and/ or trading desk analytics; or demonstrated deal experience in leveraged finance, distressed credit, or public credit transactions from another bank
- An open-minded, proactive, and moldable approach, with a positive attitude to learn and contribute
- A genuine enjoyment for intellectual stimulation and constructive debate.
- Proficiency in credit analysis, understanding of event-driven situations, trading-level intuition, and strong analytical and communication skills.
- An interest in global ex-US markets (Asia, Europe, LatAm).
- Fluency in English is required. A second Asian language is advantageous though not a must.
Please apply to the role with a recent copy of your CV. We will be in touch once we review your profile for suitability.
Singapore Employment Agency Personnel No.: R1102370
Singapore Employment Agency License No.: 16S8069
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