Senior Manager, Credit Analysis (China Coverage)

We are partnering with a leading international financial institution to seek an experienced Credit Analyst to join its Asia Credit Trading team, with a primary focus on China-related issuers across both Investment Grade and High Yield markets.

This is a front-office role where you will work closely with traders to provide actionable credit insights, generate investment ideas, and support risk management and trading decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Research & Analysis

• Perform fundamental credit analysis on China corporates, SOEs, LGFVs, property developers, and other key issuers.
• Develop timely views around earnings, policy developments, refinancing events, and rating actions.
• Produce concise, actionable research and trade recommendations for the trading desk.

Idea Generation

• Identify relative value opportunities across bonds and capital structures.
• Generate high-conviction investment ideas supported by clear catalysts, valuation analysis, and risk-reward frameworks.

Trading & Risk Support

• Partner closely with traders on pricing, spread analysis, and market developments.
• Monitor issuer developments and identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Assist in downside scenario analysis and risk assessment.

Market Engagement

• Build relationships with investors, banks, brokers, rating agencies, and other market participants.
• Contribute to primary market discussions and new issue evaluations.

Requirements

• At least 8 years’ experience in credit research, fixed income investing, or credit trading within Asian markets.
• Strong knowledge of China credit markets, including both Investment Grade and High Yield sectors.
• Ability to analyse credits independently and communicate investment views clearly and effectively.
• Experience operating within a regulated financial services environment.
• Mandarin language capability (reading, writing, and speaking) would be highly advantageous.

Ideal Candidate

• Commercially minded and intellectually curious
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to navigate complex and evolving market conditions
• Detail-oriented with high professional integrity
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative trading environment

Confidential search

If you are interested in learning more—or would like to refer a suitable market professional—please reach out directly to james.tan@hudson.sg for a confidential discussion.

Company Name: Hudson RPO (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Company EA Licence number: 18C9146; Consultant EA name (Tan Thong Leong) and Consultant's EA Personnel number: R26159563