Junior Analyst

The role is for a detail-oriented, data-focused and tech-savvy junior analyst to join the CB Strategy team, who will provide analytical support and build operational efficiency to enhance team operations. Comprehensive training will be provided for proficiency in the convertible bond product.

Mind Set:

• Detail oriented - high accuracy in data handling and reporting.
• Quantitative/analytical mindset
• Strong oral and written English communications skills
• Excellent multi-tasker and have problem-solving abilities
• Accuracy and thoroughness in execution of assigned tasks
• Fast learner
• Ability to work effectively as part of the team
• Strong work ethics
• Multitasking and ability to work with multicultural teams
• Dependable and proactive.
• Able to prioritize the workload and use time efficiently

Technical:

• Strong Excel skills essential
• Experience in VBA and macro is a plus
• Experience in working with & analyzing large datasets
• Interest in learning the mechanics of complex financial instruments
• Basic understanding of Bonds and Derivatives
• Working Python (pandas, numpy, scipy), SQL and data visualization skills
• Understanding of internal systems, frameworks and protocols is a plus

Position Specifications:

• Corporate Title: Analyst
• Functional Title: Analyst
• Experience: 0-3 years
• Qualification: Business / Engineering / Computer Science / Quantitative degree Graduate, or a related field, with strong academic background

Role & Responsibilities:

• CB data management: Key member of primary team responsible for the global convertible bond knowledge store. Principal functions include maintenance of life cycle events and impacts of corporate actions on CB instruments. Assist in building analytical tools and managing the databases required for front office and strategy work.
• Analytical Support: Responsibilities involve conducting market analyses, including new issuance valuations, daily CB news & market summaries, report generation, and data analysis. There will be direct contact with end users to facilitate their queries, including front office traders and salespeople.
• Process review and automation: A key mission of the role is to streamline current workflow processes to facilitate bandwidth liberation. Analyze current processes, identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, propose and implement solutions to automate recurring research deliverables and reduce manual processing, allowing redirection of team capacity to insight-driven activities.
• Research Support: Support the team with quantitative tasks and ad-hoc data and analytics requests from sales, trading and clients.

Skills

Bonds, Derivatives, Excel, Python, SQL