Junior Rates Market Analyst

Company Description

We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100. Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections. We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programmes for individuals and businesses

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

Job Description

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

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 ad-hoc 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 cross-country 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 market-friendly 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 Asia-Pac central banks, depending on ability.
• Familiarity and ability to write on events important to the economic/financial calendars of major Asia-Pac countries (e.g. Australia’s Budget, China’s “Two Sessions”, BOJ’s 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. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com.

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 in-person 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 on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s 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

We’re 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, you'll 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.