DBS Bank

VP / AVP, Credit Research - Bonds / Fixed Income, Group Research

Hong Kong SAR China · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerDBS Bank
LocationHong Kong SAR China
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted8 Sep 2026

Business Function:

DBS Group Research under the Group Financial Markets (origination, sales and trading), comprises of the Economics/Strategy, Equity and Credit research teams. Credit research coverage is focused in Asia Pacific.

Our unrivalled access to a broad range of companies around the region, stems from over 60 analysts covering more than 600 securities. We are an award-winning research house that delivers independent intelligence and market insights to both external clients and internal teams. By identifying high-value opportunities, we empower stakeholders to consistently generate alpha and drive outperformance.

Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive credit research coverage on Asian USD/SGD issuers, with potential expansion to other currencies
Specialize in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea, with a particular focus on the technology and property sectors
Build and maintain financial models covering companies, industries, macro indicators and the broader bond universe
Publish timely, insightful research including initiations and results /event updates
Develop, lead, and publish thematic research, covering topics such as Strategy, Regional and Sectoral, Credit Ratings, and Structural trends
Market research insights effectively to DBS clients, including High Net Worth (HNW) individuals, Institutional Investors and internal stakeholders
Supervise and drive the team’s research output, including reports, presentations, and new topical ideas
Collaborate and support the team with cross-market and capital structure research (Equities/Credit/Macro)

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Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
6-8 years of experience in Fixed Income or Equity Research within Sell-side Institutions, Asset Management, Funds, Wealth Management or Rating Agencies
Solid understanding of macroeconomics and the Asian USD/SGD bond markets; direct experience in technology sector credit is highly preferred
Prior supervisory and team management experience is advantageous
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg (experience in BQuant and BQL is highly desirable)
Proficiency in coding/VBA, experience with Credit Ratings, High-yield/Distressed Debt, or Equity analysis
A self-motivated team player with intellectual humility, strong analytical curiosity and communication skills.
A keen interest in leveraging AI tools to enhance credit research processes
Strong cross-cultural adaptability and a growth mindset to navigate diverse regional markets

Location:

One Island East

Job:

Research

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time

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