Credit Research recruitment

 Position Overview

My client is seeking to recruit an experienced Credit Analyst to cover a portfolio of EMEA names in the non-financial sector.

Credit analysts at this firm specialize in a number of industries and cover all levels of the debt capital structure of those industries including investment grade and high yield. They report into the head of European Credit Research and Global Head of Credit Research.

Essential Job Functions

This position will have responsibility for his or her sector including managing the analysis and making recommendations.  Responsibilities include:

• Providing fundamental and relative value research on existing holdings and generate credit driven investment ideas specific to their sector

• Proactively communicating investment ideas by initiating discussions with Portfolio Managers and participating in group meetings

• Producing written reports such as company evaluations, quarterly updates, relative value analyses and industry reviews

• Responding to Portfolio Manager enquiries regarding credit concerns, market overviews, and sector changes

• Occasional interaction with clients or client service professionals

Requirements

• Candidates will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in credit research working with high yield investments 

• Outstanding skills in conducting in-depth, fundamental credit researchincluding on-sight visits, financial modeling, and relative value analysis

• Demonstrate the ability to make judgments regarding a company’s competitive position, risk and valuation

• Proactive in generating successful investment ideas, including taking the lead in advocating investment ideas and opportunities to Portfolio Managers rather than relying on external direction

• High level of numeracy and attention to detail

• Exceptional communication skills with a strong command of the English language (verbal and written skills)

• Ability to prioritise competing demands for time and cover theindustry research with minimal direction

• Strong academic track record ideally with CFA, Accountancy or MBA qualifications