Junior Credit Research Analyst – Asset Management recruitment

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a junior credit research analyst to join a leading Fixed Income asset manager in London on a permanent basis.

The role has arisen through investment into a highly successful and well known team of portfolio managers and analysts. You will be a graduate, or equivalent, and ideally be studying towards or have achieved your CFA qualification. Fundamental credit research skills are essential although the team are open to those fro a financial or corporate credit industry background.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the research and analysis of specific issuers in a number of industries/sectors within the UK and Europe

• Providing support in the monitoring of both existing issues held in client portfolios as well as new issues. Primary focus will be on cash bonds however trends in the credit default swaps market will also be covered

• Staying up to date with macroeconomic trends and strategies as well as with developments in the fixed income market and investment industry. This includes attending internal investment meetings/external sector meetings to develop knowledge and understanding of current market developments

• Assisting in administrative tasks assigned to a portfolio manager including assistance with portfolio construction for accounts and/or funds, assembling and reviewing data, conducting statistical analysis and monitoring projected cash flows from contributions, withdrawals as well as security settlements

You must be able to demonstrate an ability to research and analyse companies’ credit fundamentals as well as fixed income securities’ covenants and indentures. In addition you will be required to develop a strong understanding of the way credit markets operate, including the drivers of credit risk premia and of relative value between bonds.

You will be a strong team player with a clear interest of working on the buy side. In return you will be offered great exposure to the portfolio managers and a fantastic career path in an organisation that offers excellent bonus potential for strong performance.