High Yield (HY) Credit Analyst – Prestigious Asset Manager recruitment
The Opportunity:
• Opportunity to work as part of a credit research team focused exclusively on high yield credit names and which forms part of a hugely well respected Fixed Income investment team
• You will be contributing ideas for inclusion within a very successful and dedicated high yield bond fund, as well as other fixed income bond funds that allow inclusion of high yield names
• You will be required to analyse high yield names, with a view to establishing credit worthiness of issuers and determine whether they are rich or cheap
• You will be expected to develop relationships with company management, investor relations etc
• The successful applicant will perform critical reviews of 3rd party research, carry out detailed specific research and be able to develop their own investment ideas
• Presentation of ideas and findings to fund managers and key members of the investment committee
Your Experience:
• You will have a record of academic achievement plus ideally a pass at level one or two of the CFA
• You must have proven credit research experience from either the buy-side or from a ratings agency, so long as you have some experience of analysing high yield credit names (not structured products or leveraged loans)
• It is essential that you have some experience of analysing high-yield credit investments
• Confidence and a high-level of motivation are key to your success at this dynamic firm, as well as the ability to communicate at all levels and to be able to form a reasoned opinion!
The Company:
• Prestigious global asset manager with a strength in fixed income investing and a long track record of success
• Beautifully appointed offices in the City of London within close proximity to excellent transport links
• A culture that promotes both personal and professional development