Job Description
A global asset management firm is looking to hire a credit research professional to join its established Global Credit investment team. This individual will play a key role in covering global Investment Grade and High Yield credit markets, with responsibility for one or more dedicated sectors.
Key responsibilities:
* Perform fundamental credit research across the corporate debt spectrum within assigned sectors, generating actionable investment ideas
* Build and maintain financial models including relative value and capital structure analysis
* Monitor and analyse issuer and sector specific news, earning releases and other market events, assessing their impact on credit worthiness and portfolio positioning
* Integrate ESG considerations into credit investment decisions, working closely with internal ESG and Sustainability specialists
* Engage with company management and attend roadshows and industry conferences
* Contribute to investment meetings and maintain constant dialogue with portfolio managers, traders and fellow analysts
* Liaise with sell-side research providers to gather insights to inform investment decisions
* Attend client meetings and contribute to investment commentary and marketing materials as required
Key requirements:
* 3-7 years of credit research experience gained on buy-side, sell-side or ratings agency
* Strong understanding of global credit markets with ability to analysis issuers across the capital structure
* Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills
* Degree educated and CFA designation would be preferred
* Positive, can-do mindset
* Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.