Job Description
SALARY - 40-50K
The Client
Our client is a growing Asset Management firm based in London and have a proven record of Investment capabilities covering a broad range of Investment Products.
The Role
The Fixed Income Credit Analyst will join a Fixed Income Fund Management team and will monitor existing holdings in the Fixed Income portfolio and contribute ideas and opinion on whether to buy, sell or hold - working on both Investment Grade and High Yield research. This role will join a team of 2 Fund Managers and 4 Fixed Income/Credit Analysts.
The Fixed Income Credit Analyst will conduct appropriate and thorough Credit Research and analysis of existing security holdings and potential holdings in order to inform sound investment decisions.
The Fixed Income Credit Analyst will become subject matter expert on their dedicated sectors and assist in research outside of specific remit when occasion arises.
The Fixed Income Credit Analyst will share best practice and analytical tools throughout the team and will support the Asset Management companies Fund Managers in portfolio construction and risk management.
The Fixed Income Credit Analyst will work with the Fund Managers as required in creating thought provoking, engaging investment communication materials and contribute as required to the production of content.
The Candidate
1-3 years Credit Research, Fixed Income Analysis experience
Experience working in an investment management or other financial environment covering credit analysis
Knowledge of credit rating methodologies and credit metrics
Coding knowledge, ideally Python, would highly beneficial.
Ability to form an independent view on credit strength.
Very strong mathematical, analytical and numeracy skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively – both written and verbally.
Ability to plan own workload effectively as well as strong organisational and planning skills.
Detail oriented with a structured approach to tasks.
Knowledge of Bloomberg would be an advantage