Buy-Side Investment Strategist – Top Asset Manager recruitment
NJF Search is working with an buy side asset manager that is looking to hire an credit investment strategist, with excellent knowledge of the European Credit markets . This exciting position will enable the desired candidate to join a very join asset manager and to work directly within the credit fund. The role would be part of a larger team responsible for the outlook and trading strategies for investment grade, cross-over, high yield/leveraged loan and structured corporate credit markets , you will have direct access on a daily basis to the fund manager to aid investment decisions. The role will be based in Paris/London.
Responsibilities:
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Analysis/interpretation of high frequency market relevant data, their performance as well as the implied risks
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Translation of the macro-economic and fixed income analytics into credit market relevant views, in particular for the major sectors as well as for different asset qualities (investment grade, high yield). This implies a close working relationship with the macro-economic team, the colleagues who cover the government bonds as well as the credit analysts.
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Development of investment tools/models
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Establish/strengthen the working-relationship with the different credit portfolio management teams and if necessary to discuss portfolio suggestions whilst considering the different market specifics
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He/she will contribute actively to the various publications of the department via his/her own analysis and/or team projects. He/she will develop/strengthen the contact with the various portfolio management teams to identify their needs as well as their views, whilst at the same time keep an independent mind-set.
Required of the candidate:
- Strong academic qualifications
- Experience in either publishing credit research or writing investment ideas
- 5+ years experience working in a Credit research/strategies position
- Desirable to be fluent in French
Candidates who already have experience in asset allocation on producing investment ideas will be given preference.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sell side credit strategist to make the move across to working within a strong asset manager.