Vice President, APAC Credit Research Analyst, Credit Research, Japan

Job Description:

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Job Description:
This job is responsible for analyzing Japanese corporate bond issuers, especially in nonfinancial sectors, and Japanese credit market. Key responsibilities include monitoring credit markets and/or individual companies' business position and providing data-driven insights regarding the future performance of the company's bonds or credit markets. Job expectations include having industry knowledge and analyzing new investment strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of research report regarding nonfinancial Japanese corporate bond issuers and Japanese credit market
• Evaluation of individual credit based on industry analysis and fundamentals analysis
• Investment recommendation for bond (senior, sub) and CDS to institutional clients
• Conducting domestic/overseas client marketing and teach-in session for sales and traders
• Introduction of overseas companies/credit market trend based on BofA Global Research analyst report/presentation

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of experience in equity research, buy side experience, investment banking experience and rating agency experience
• Experience with econometric software and data and news services
• Experience with quantitative analysis and database management
• Understanding of finance, accounting, economics, international affairs and politics
• Builds strong client relationships through effective communication and collaboration
• Executes multiple tasks simultaneously
• Applies learnings and adapts new information to identify appropriate client solutions
• Strong computer application skills, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent English in reading, writing and speaking. Native level Japanese is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Degree qualified, major in Finance or related discipline
• Holds or is working towards a Chartered Financial Analyst and/or other relevant professional certifications
• Experience with sell side research, established content generation and/or presentation franchise

Skills:

• Excellent financial modelling/analytical skills and familiarity with building and maintaining information databases.
• Strong verbal communication ability and strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Responsible, efficient, detail orientated and self-motivated
• Good computer skills especially in Excel and Powerpoint