Vice President/Director, North Asia FX & Rates Strategist, Global Research, Hong Kong/Singapore

Job Description:

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Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Produce high‑quality macro and rates strategy research covering North Asia, with emphasis on policy developments, yield curve dynamics, and cross‑market implications.
• Develop interest rate forecasts, scenario frameworks, and trade recommendations, utilizing rigorous economic and quantitative analysis.
• Publish timely research across rates, bonds (government, policy bank, and local), swaps, and futures markets, aligned with Global Research standards.
• Support cross‑asset and cross‑country thematic projects, collaborating closely with FX, Credit, Equity, and Global Macro teams across regions.
• Contribute to daily, weekly, and ad‑hoc publications that inform clients and internal stakeholders on regional market developments.
• Engage actively with institutional clients across Greater China and Asia Pacific, delivering insightful and actionable views.
• Partner with Global Markets teams to ensure research is aligned with client needs, internal compliance requirements, and the firm’s risk framework.
• Represent Bank of America’s research franchise through client meetings, roadshows, webinars, and conferences.

Requirements:

• Strong academic qualifications in Economics, Finance, Quantitative disciplines, or related fields; postgraduate degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in FX/Rates Strategy, Macro Research, or related roles within financial markets.
• Proficiency in econometric modelling, time‑series analysis, and macroeconomic forecasting, with demonstrated application to FX or rates markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing concise, commercial, and high‑impact research.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, including experience working with large datasets.
• Practical coding proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB; experience with data visualization tools is advantageous.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment, managing multiple deliverables while meeting tight deadlines.
• Fluency in English, with strong spoken and written Mandarin skills considered advantageous.
• Highly motivated, detail‑oriented, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a global research team.