Analyst European Investment Grade Credit

RBC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in London is seeking a European Investment Grade Credit Analyst to assist in managing fixed income portfolios. The successful candidate will conduct company research, make recommendations, and collaborate with analysts to enhance investment performance. Strong candidates will possess a university degree, knowledge of market trends, and programming skills. The role offers a dynamic work culture with a flexible hybrid schedule, allowing employees to work in the office with some remote opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Work with experienced professionals

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Solid economic reasoning with emphasis on fundamental analysis of companies.
• In-depth knowledge of RBC Global Asset Management investment products.

Responsibilities

• Monitor corporate credits for earnings announcements and news flow.
• Collaborate with an existing analyst team for credit analysis.
• Develop portfolio management reports for investment decisions.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Financial Planning and Analysis

Investment Banking

Investment Risk Management

Education

University degree or equivalent

CFA charter holder or desire to pursue CFA

Tools

Excellent working knowledge of programming language

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The role of European Investment Grade Credit Analyst is to assist in the management of fixed income portfolios. You will undertake company research and make recommendations for the portfolio consistent with, and complementary to the teams investment process and strategy. In this role, you are responsible for helping the team achieve strong investment performance relative to both its peers and to its various benchmarks whilst also maintaining a high and extensive standard of portfolio analysis, data and information.

RBC’s expectation is that all employees and contractors will work in the office with some flexibility to work up to 1 day per week remotely, depending on working arrangements.

What will you do?

• Monitor corporate credits for quarterly/semi-annual earnings announcements, news flow, rating changes etc. and the timely communication of any material effects on company valuations. Appropriate documentation will be kept for each credit.
• Collaborate with an existing analyst team, and do own credit analysis to add value from security selection.
• Input into determining cross region relative value and identifying opportunities to add value to all mandates that have the ability to allocate funds to Euro and Sterling investment grade securities.
• Develop portfolio management reports that are used within the Corporate Bond group in making investment decisions.
• Assist in monitoring a list of approved Money Market credits.
• Build and maintain relationships with sell-side brokers, including analysts and traders.
• Work closely with the Canadian investment grade and high yield team.
• Assist with the marketing of funds through presentations, conference calls and quarterly performance write-ups.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• University degree or equivalent.
• Solid economic reasoning with an emphasis on fundamental analysis of individual companies and the analysis of market sectors and market trends.
• In depth knowledge of RBC Global Asset Management investment products and services.
• Experience in evaluating corporate credits with emphasis on the European investment grade market.
• Excellent working knowledge of programming language.
• CFA charter holder or desire and demonstrated aptitude/background to pursue CFA designation.
• Appropriate registration/certification with FCA
• Peer relationships/teamwork
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to work within a set of general principles and a culture of self-improvement.
• Competent IT skills.

Nice-to-have

• Thorough familiarity with the group’s investment policies, philosophy and strategies.
• Good knowledge of regional and local financial markets and economic disciplines.

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

Agency Notice

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Job Skills

Critical Thinking, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Services Industry, Fund Analysis, Investment Banking, Investment Consulting, Investment Performance Measurement, Investment Risk Management, Long Term Planning

Additional Job Details

Address: 100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Work hours/week: 35

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-01-13

Application Deadline: 2026-01-27

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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