Credit Analyst, Global Asset Management Firm recruitment

Our client is a major asset management firm, who are now looking to add a credit analyst to their team.  The firm’s  investment approach is highly research-based with analysts actively engaged in the investment process.

As a credit analyst, you will perform fundamental analysis in order to evaluate the creditworthiness of an issuer and assess the relative value of its bonds. The investment thesis on an individual corporate security is the result of in-depth sector and company fundamental analysis by the credit analyst, and incorporates relative value and liquidity considerations by the analyst in conjunction with the trading desk.

 As an analyst, you will be a highly valued core member of the research and investment team which include portfolio managers, traders and quantitative research analysts and actively participate with portfolio managers and traders in strategy sessions that address credit trends, investment decisions and asset allocation. 

Your skills and experience

• Degree or equivalent experience, ideally CFA charterholder

• 5-7 years credit research experience

• Previous experience coverage of Corporates

• Experience of money market investment techniques may be useful but is not essential

• Good communication skills to build relationships

• Flexibility as the role involves international travel