Fixed Income Credit Market Analyst

A real-time Analyst/Editorial role reporting to the Head of Credit, Asia, producing insightful content to tight deadlines that showcases IGM's new issue data. IGM's credit market coverage focuses on the primary syndicated bond market, tracking new issues individually and in aggregate, while seeking to present value added intelligence. The role requires development and maintenance of a mutually beneficial contact base with industry practitioners at all levels, and a deep understanding of financial markets with an emphasis on fixed income credit.

Responsibilities

Outreach to practitioners to support analysis of major public investment grade deals via self-publication of intra-day reports including Open, Previews and Viewpoints; Analysis of new deal performance including investigative, focused interviewing of contacts to assess performance, funding decisions, structure, trends and context; Gathering timely and accurate market talk on rumoured and potential bond issuance, including up-to-date price discovery and relative value; Intel gathering to publish and regularly update industry leading pipeline issuance tables; Contribution to various summary reports; Work with product managers and colleagues to define ideal coverage mix based on user workflow needs; Cover for colleagues as part of the APAC credit team; Participate fully in product development to ensure content reflects market evolution and customer needs; Participate in sales and commercial calls and visits to clients as required; Calculation and verification of relative value measures; Authoring well-structured, authoritative daily reports; Prioritise tasks and respond rapidly to market developments

Requirements

At least 3 years' experience covering these markets for a prominent real-time service or industry journal, or direct experience of fixed income credit markets through an investment banking or investment management role; A background in developing and maintaining contacts in the fixed income markets at all levels; Sufficient editorial and analytical skills at the outset, with willingness to quickly learn and the ability to craft reports which enhance IGM's workflow solutions; Confidence in engaging with contacts and subscribing customers; Technically savvy, with ability to use tools and applications such as Bloomberg Professional or equivalent; Strong motivation to be personally and professionally preeminent in this field; An innovator with desire to differentiate content founded on validated client requirements; Desire to learn and build upon current knowledge base; Engagement with the goals of the business, focused on supporting revenue growth; Deep understanding of financial markets with an emphasis on fixed income credit

Nice to have

An ability to bring reports to life with data visualization techniques including charts and tables