Full-Time Junior Rates Market Analyst

Informa Global Markets (IGM) is seeking a Junior Rates Market Analyst to join our Asia-Pacific Rates desk in Singapore. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to our real-time market analysis and commentary across fixed income, FX, and related markets.

WHO WE ARE

The Asia-Pac Rates desk of IGM provides on-the-spot 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 Singapore-based.

WHAT WE DO

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.

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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write on specific topics (e.g. Treasuries, USD/JPY, a specific data release, moves in commodities, major breaking news etc.).
• 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.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Familiarity with fixed income and/or FX markets.
• Familiarity with central bank operations.
• Familiarity with major Asia-Pac countries' economic/financial calendars.
• Technical analysis to forecast trends in financial markets.

Required:

• Ability to write accurately, concisely, and quickly (in English).
• A professional standard of grammar.
• An eye for detail.
• Ability to be punctual.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's in related field (economics and/or finance).
• Demonstrated interest in learning about financial markets.
• Demonstrated preference for reading and/or writing widely.

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