Managing Director, Head of Credit Trading Asia

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This role offers the opportunity to shape the secondary trading strategy across corporate bonds and structured credit products, lead a high-performing trading desk, and contribute to the continued growth of the organisation’s Global Credit Trading franchise.

You will combine leadership responsibility with hands-on market engagement, working closely with institutional clients and partnering across Sales, Research and Capital Markets to deliver relevant market insight and trading solutions. The role is suited to a senior credit markets professional with deep corporate bond trading expertise, strong client relationships and a proven track record of leading profitable trading teams.

· Lead the strategic and operational direction of the Asia Credit Trading business, with responsibility for trading performance, risk management and operational effectiveness.

· Act as a producing manager, making markets and providing liquidity in corporate bonds while maintaining close engagement with institutional clients.

· Work collaboratively across Sales, Research and Capital Markets to strengthen client connectivity and support the growth of the broader credit franchise.

As Managing Director, Head of Credit Trading Asia, you will lead the development and execution of the region’s secondary credit trading strategy while maintaining strong oversight of risk, balance sheet and desk performance. You will remain actively engaged in the market, providing liquidity to institutional clients, developing actionable trade ideas and working with colleagues across the organisation to connect market insight with client needs. You will also play a central role in strengthening the organisation’s credit franchise through disciplined risk management, effective collaboration and high-quality client engagement.

· Develop and execute the secondary trading strategy for corporate bonds and structured credit products, with a focus on sustainable profitability and alignment with broader business objectives.

· Lead the day-to-day management of the trading desk, maintaining appropriate oversight of performance, risk appetite and operational efficiency.

· Act as a producing manager by making markets and providing liquidity in corporate bonds to institutional clients.

· Manage risk across corporate credit portfolios, including hedging at both individual instrument and portfolio level, and work closely with Research to assess credit quality and risk.

· Oversee the business balance sheet and manage open positions in line with established risk parameters.

· Develop and communicate trade ideas supported by relevant analysis and actionable market insight.

· Partner closely with Sales to understand client objectives and provide appropriate trading solutions.

· Work with Capital Markets colleagues to provide market colour, views and intelligence relevant to market conditions and issuing clients.

· Contribute to market commentary and client engagement activities that support the continued development of the credit trading franchise.

· Build and maintain strong relationships across institutional investor communities, including long-only funds, hedge funds and distressed investors.

· Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with applicable organisational policies, risk parameters and control standards.

You are a seasoned corporate credit trading professional with deep knowledge of bond markets, strong analytical capability and established relationships across institutional investor communities. You combine strategic leadership with hands-on trading expertise and are comfortable managing risk, balance sheet and complex portfolios while leading experienced teams. Your communication and interpersonal skills enable you to work effectively with clients and colleagues across Sales, Research, Capital Markets and other partners.

· 15+ years of corporate bond trading experience, with deep relationships across long-only funds, hedge funds and distressed investor communities.

· 10+ years of experience in senior and/or supervisory roles on a corporate bond trading desk, including leading consistently profitable teams and contributing to market-share growth.

· Extensive credit expertise, including financial statement analysis and strong knowledge of covenants.

· Advanced fixed income analytical skills, with the ability to assess new information quickly and translate it into practical trading decisions.

· Proven ability to manage risk and execute complex strategies across corporate credit portfolios.

· Strong track record of individual trading performance and delivery against business objectives.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted client relationships and collaborate effectively across functions.

· Highly motivated, self-directed and able to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment.

This is a senior leadership opportunity with broad responsibility across strategy, trading, risk, clients and franchise development. The role combines direct market participation with leadership of the Asia Credit Trading desk, providing significant scope to influence business direction while working across a broad network of institutional investors and internal partners. You will be part of a collaborative environment where market expertise, disciplined risk management and strong connectivity across the organisation are central to long-term success.

If you are an experienced credit trading leader looking to take on a senior role with broad responsibility across the Asia business, we welcome your application.

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