DBS Bank

Regional bank offering digital banking

Associate / Analyst - Multiple Teams

Equity & Credit ResearchUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeHong KongNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or above is required; Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline is preferred.
Requires 2–5 years of Fixed Income or Equities Research experience within Asset Management/Funds, Wealth Management, or Rating Agencies; candidates with less experience may be considered for an Analyst role, and exceptional fresh graduates may apply.
Requires an understanding of macroeconomics and Asian USD/SGD bond markets.
Requires proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg; experience with data tools such as BQuant and BQL is ideal.
Coding/VBA, Credit Ratings, High Yield/Distressed Debt, or Equities analysis are bonus competencies.
Motivation to explore AI for credit research.
Requires strong cross-cultural adaptability and open-mindedness to understand diverse regional cultures and markets.

Responsibilities

Provide credit research coverage on Asian USD/SGD issuers, potentially including other currencies.
Build and maintain company, industry, macro, and bond-universe financial models.
Publish timely and insightful research initiations and results/event updates.
Ideate, lead, and publish thematic research pieces covering sectors, credit ratings, or structural topics.
Market research insights to DBS clients, including High Net Worth and Institutional Investors, and internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with and support the team on cross-market and capital-structure research pieces spanning equities, credit, and macro.

Desired Qualifications

Experience covering China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Korean names, or the property or technology sectors, is advantageous.

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 credit research coverage on Asian USD/SGD Issuers (may include other currencies)
Experience in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korean names, or property / tech sectors will be advantageous
Build and maintain financial models (company, industry, macro, bond universe)
Publish timely and insightful research initiations and results/event updates
Ideate, lead and publish Thematic Research pieces (Sectoral / Credit Rating / Structural)
Market research insights to DBS clients, including High Net Worth and Institutional Investors and internal stakeholders
Collaborate and support team with cross market/ capital structure (equities/credit/macro) research pieces

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
Experience: 2–5 years of Fixed Income, or Equities Research experience within Asset Management/ Funds, Wealth Management, or Rating Agencies
- Candidates with less experience will be considered for an Analyst role; exceptional fresh graduates are welcome to apply
Market Knowledge: Understanding of macroeconomics and the Asian USD/SGD bond markets
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg (ideally data tools like BQuant, BQL)
Bonus Competencies: Coding/VBA, Credit Ratings, High Yield/Distressed Debt, or Equities analysis
Soft Skills: A self-motivated team player with intellectual humility, strong analytical curiosity and communication skills Motivated to explore AI for credit research
Global Perspective: Strong cross-cultural adaptability and open-mindedness; to understand diverse regional cultures/ markets

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Location:

One Island East

Job:

Research

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time

About the Company

DBS Bank

Regional bank offering digital banking

DBS Bank provides banking and financial services in Singapore and Southeast Asia, including personal and business banking, loans, deposits, wealth management, and payments. It serves customers through a network of branches and a digital platform that lets people open accounts, transfer funds, borrow, and invest via online and mobile apps. The bank differentiates itself with government-backed origins, rapid regional growth, a strong emphasis on digital banking, and a broad mix of consumer, corporate, and wealth services. Its goal is to be a leading, trusted financial services provider in Asia, supporting customers and economies with reliable banking and sustainable growth.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Singapore, Singapore
Founded: 1968

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