Fixed Income Credit Analyst recruitment
The role holder will provide in-depth analysis of existing and prospective issues for inclusion within the portfolios. This will be across the credit spectrum from Investment Grade through to High Yield. You will also be asked to provide support to the distribution function and communicate the current investment views to clients and consultants, as and when required. There will be the chance for the right individual to take on some portfolio management responsibilities in due course.
It is envisaged that the successful role holder will be given much responsibility quickly, and duties will likely include analysing financials and recommending trades, supervising the monitoring of credit exposures in the bond funds and maintaining and developing the rating analysis system. In addition, you will liaise with other analysts, borrowers and colleagues (including within the equities teams) and conduct sectoral research.
Candidates must be educated to degree level or equivalent and have fixed interest experience within financial services. You should have an understanding of various companies and different markets, structures, financing techniques, cash flow modelling, accounting issues, law and documentation.
• You must be fully or part qualified with CFA (or IIMR).
• The role requires someone who is confident speaking at meetings, comfortable being the focus of attention and able to put forward a robust argument which will be challenged as part of the lively debate with regards to investment decisions.
• Our client is willing to consider both Buy and Sell Side Analysts.