Junior Rates Market Analyst
Junior Rates Market Analyst
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Job Description
Informa Global Markets (IGM) is seeking a Junior Rates Market Analyst to join our AsiaPacific Rates desk in Singapore. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to our realtime market analysis and commentary across fixed income FX and related markets.
WHO WE ARE
The AsiaPac Rates desk of IGM provides onthespot research commentary and analysis of fixed income FX equities major commodity markets and notable economic events in Asian hours with a focus on major regional economies such as China Japan and Australia.
We have analysts spanning Singapore Tokyo and Shanghai although this opening is Singaporebased.
WHAT WE DO
On a regular basis we write on market moves across specific assets (mainly government/corporate bonds and FX) while also assembling previews and reviews of events such as major data releases government announcements political developments central bank announcements government bond auctions and ratings actions.
On a more adhoc basis we write on matters relevant to the macro outlook such as derivative flows across fixed income and FX markets noteworthy and relevant alternative data and political/international developments.
Our writing is published directly to clients through the Bloomberg Terminal email alerts and our own online platform with a preference for shorter more digestible pieces. Our clients range from trading desks to various types of funds although the emphasis remains the same succinct punchy writing where possible.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Write on specific topics (e.g. Treasuries USD/JPY a specific data release moves in commodities major breaking news etc.). The amount of writing varies based on personal ability as well as the needs of the business.
- Putting together of daily wraps summarising market moves across fixed income and/or FX markets.
- Aid in the writing and publication of other pieces relevant to financial markets some crosscountry collaboration may be required in some instances.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Familiarity and ability to write about fixed income and/or FX markets in a clear concise and marketfriendly manner (e.g. analysis of sovereign bond auctions corporate bond issuance ratings actions and other related topics).
- Familiarity with the regular routine of financial market operations relevant to fixed income and FX markets (bond buybacks bond issuance slates etc.)
- Familiarity with central bank operations across the Bank of Japan (BOJ) the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). There will be scope for work on other AsiaPac central banks depending on ability.
- Familiarity and ability to write on events important to the economic/financial calendars of major AsiaPac countries (e.g. Australias Budget Chinas Two Sessions BOJs quarterly Tankan etc.).
- Technical analysis to forecast trends in financial markets.
- Note that proficiency in commentary/analysis of both fixed income and FX markets will eventually be essential as the job requires analysts to cover one another in the event of absences.
Qualifications :
Required:
- Ability to write accurately concisely and quickly (in English).
- A professional standard of grammar.
- An eye for detail the more particular you are the better!
- Ability to be punctual and keep to timings very strictly.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work independently (while we can provide training on financial markets and writing styles we expect you to own your targets and be a contributing member of the team as soon as feasible with scope to carve out your own niche re: research/commentary eventually)
Preferred:
- Bachelors in related field (economics and/or finance).
- Demonstrated interest in learning more about financial markets (for candidates with no prior experience).
- Demonstrated preference for reading and/or writing widely.
- This job is more than just a pure focus on financial market movements and an interest in current affairs will help immensely.
Additional Information :
We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Heres some of what you can expect when you join us. But dont just take our word for it see what our colleagues have to say at .
Our benefits include:
- Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
- Great community: a welcoming culture with inperson and online social events our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
- Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding available too
- Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning mentoring platforms and ondemand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves
- Time out: annual leave plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
- A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from plus company funded private medical cover
- A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
- Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance mental health first aiders access to health apps and more
- Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programmes
- As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
Were not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most although not all of the skills and experience listed we welcome your application.
At Informa youll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information. See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
