We are seeking a highly motivated Credit Analyst to join our team, working in close collaboration with a London-based trader to identify and evaluate investment opportunities in the European and Asian convertible bond markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting deep-dive credit fundamental analysis on a wide range of issuers to assess default risk and overall creditworthiness. Your insights will play a critical role in shaping real-time trading decisions and portfolio construction.

This role requires direct interaction with the trader, offering a unique opportunity to have a tangible and immediate impact on investment outcomes. In addition, you will work closely with local Equity Capital Markets (ECM) teams to evaluate potential new issuances in the convertible space.

This role can be based from our Hong Kong, Shanghai or London office.

What you will do:

• Perform in-depth credit analysis of companies across Europe and Asia.
• Assess credit risk and develop investment theses based on fundamental research.
• Collaborate directly with the London-based trader to provide timely, actionable insights.
• Monitor market developments, earnings, and other credit events.
• Engage with local ECM teams to analyze and reverse upcoming convertible bond issuances.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of credit models and internal databases.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
• 1-4 years of professional experience in financial markets, with a focus on credit analysis in European and Asian markets.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Strong background in credit research or credit analysis, preferably with exposure to convertible bonds.
• Solid understanding of financial statements and credit metrics.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, trading-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across geographies and functions.
• Fluency in English; additional language skills (especially Cantonese) are a plus.
• Willingness to travel and receive training in the US and London in the first year of joining.
• Ability to work autonomously from the base office location after the initial training period
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with a trading environment and derivative products preferred.
• Must be a self-starter, quick learner, effective communicator, and resourceful in solving problems.
• Willingness to work additional and flexible hours when necessary.

What’s in it for you

• Our flat hierarchy enables you to drive meaningful impact, by leveraging your expertise and taking ownership.
• Private healthcare with medical, dental, and vision benefits available.
• Further your learning and career development with our Education Assistance program.
• Employee Referral program for successfully referring high calibre talent to Susquehanna
• A lunch allowance stipend for each day you are in the office
• Regular social and community events including annual poker tournament.
• Susquehanna’s matching charity gift program

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.

What we do 

Susquehanna’s deep integration of trading, technology and quant research makes us experts in trading essentially all listed financial products and asset classes, with a focus on derivatives. We handle millions of trading transactions around the world every day as both a market maker and market taker. Our efforts provide liquidity and ensure competitive prices for buyers and sellers. While our presence in the market is broad, our trading desks are highly specialized to allow for a deep understanding of the unique drivers of each asset class.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to recruiting@sig.com. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will not be eligible for an agency fee.

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