At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct in-depth credit analysis and make investment recommendations for APAC issuers.
- Company: Join UBS, a leading global wealth manager with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, opportunities for growth, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in financial markets while embracing AI in research.
- Qualifications: Solid knowledge of financial markets and experience in asset management or investment banking.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
We’re looking for a fixed income research analyst to:
- Conduct detailed fundamental credit analysis of APAC financial and corporate issuers, across the rating spectrum.
- Monitor and research relevant economic, industry and company data, including company filings, transcripts and quarterly results.
- Make investment recommendations and provide credit updates to global portfolio management teams, as well as to external clients when required.
- Monitor existing portfolio holdings and proactively generate trade ideas for portfolio implementation.
- Work with analysts and portfolio managers across the globe to collaborate on investment ideas, including relative value opportunities across the capital structure.
- Embrace AI to enhance and help evolve the research process.
- Build relationships across the fixed income platform and UBS Asset Management, as well as with sell-side analysts and company management.
The team:
You’ll be working in the Fixed Income Research Team in Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong with a seasoned group of analysts. Our team is responsible for identifying well-researched, original and actionable investment ideas. As a credit analyst, you will play a vital role in further enhancing our fixed income research capabilities.
Your skills and experience:
- Solid knowledge and interest in financial markets.
- Experience at an asset management firm or investment bank, preferable within fixed income.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills, both verbally and written.
- Self-starter and fast learner.
- Willingness to embrace AI.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, complete tasks independently, and manage workload efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge and programming experience of statistical software applications (R, Python, etc.) a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree, CFA (or progress towards) a plus.
About us:
UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
Disclaimer / Policy statements: UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
Research Analyst in Sydney employer: UBS
UBS is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering comprehensive training and mentorship programs tailored for Wealth Client Advisors. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, the work culture fosters a supportive environment where you can thrive while delivering outstanding client experiences across Australia’s diverse markets. Additionally, UBS provides competitive benefits and a commitment to compliance, ensuring that you can build meaningful relationships with clients while advancing your career in a dynamic financial landscape.
