Eurpoean High Yield Credit Analyst

Position Description:

Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP is one of the world's largest independent investment management firms. With US$780 billion in assets under management as of 31 December 2012, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 50 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. We welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas and specialised subject-matter expertise.

As part of the continued expansion of our international investment platform, we are currently seeking to recruit a High Yield Credit Analyst to join our Fixed Income Credit Research Group. Based in London, this individual will focus on European credits and will be responsible for following several industries in the High Yield and Bank Loan markets, and for providing research on the issuers within them. In this role, the Analyst will perform intensive fundamental credit analysis, and will formulate and effectively communicate investment recommendations that add value to client portfolios. As part of the High Yield Bank Loan team, the Analyst will work directly with several Portfolio Managers as well as with Traders and other Analysts within Fixed Income Credit Research. In addition, High Yield Analysts interact regularly with Equity Analysts within our firm's Global Industry Research Group, where there is overlapping industry coverage.

The successful candidate for this position is likely to:

* Have a strong academic background. A Bachelors level degree is required. A post-graduate degree or professional qualification (e.g. CFA) is preferred;
* Have 5-10 years of credit research experience, ideally gained on the Buy side, although Sell side applicants will also be considered. Experience of following more than one industry in highly-leveraged credit markets would be advantageous;
* Demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills (both written and oral);
* Be comfortable dealing with uncertainty and risk, and be able to make investment decisions that are supported by rigorous analysis and communicated with strong conviction;
* Have a strong understanding of investment concepts, coupled with intellectual curiosity;
* Demonstrate a high level of initiative, and experience developing and implementing value added investment recommendations;
* Have the ability to work effectively in a small, collaborative team, while also communicating and interacting with a larger group of investment professionals.

Please note that we are only able to respond to successful applicants.

March 29, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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