Bloomberg Intelligence - EMEA Credit Research Associate

Bloomberg L.P.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial information company in London seeks a Credit Research Associate to perform credit analysis in various industries. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in finance, strong skills in financial market research, and proficiency in Excel. The role involves creating reports and maintaining data on Bloomberg Terminal, highlighting the importance of attention to detail and organization. Experience with Python and visualization tools is advantageous.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Disability inclusive employer

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of financial market research experience.
• Progress toward CFA designation preferred.
• Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform credit analysis across industries and companies.
• Create written reports and analysis for credit markets.
• Maintain critical data on Bloomberg terminal.

Skills

Financial market research

Microsoft Excel

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Bloomberg Intelligence - EMEA Credit Research Associate

Location: London

Business Area: Research

Ref #: 10046945

Description

Companies are the backbone of the stock and bond markets. Bloomberg Intelligence ("BI") conducts in-depth research on large and midsize companies to help stock and bond investors effectively evaluate those companies. We analyze the unique attributes of each business, how it competes against other companies in its industry and how the business strategies and successes translate into financial results. Our analysts also research the technology, regulation, litigation and economies that will shape the environment for these companies and the related industry impact.

BI research is a combination of written analysis accompanied by interactive charting and analytics created from company reported data as well as industry and government data. Analysts review, check and curate this data into comprehensive and logically arranged dashboards to support their own research and to provide Bloomberg Terminal users a platform to view and analyze the data as well.

What's in it for you

You would be part of this expanding team and responsible for helping to conduct credit specific research on respective industries and companies. This includes performing high level credit analysis across companies and industries as well as specific fixed income security and market analysis. Additionally, you will help create written reports and analysis relating to credit markets for the companies/industries covered. This analysis will be based on external and internal Bloomberg data sets, such as financial data, detailed corporate bond and loan securities, and capital structure, as well as company filings, excel models and issuer news releases and presentations.

We'll trust you to

• Actively contribute to the team’s daily research activities (i.e. data, written research, idea generation)
• Help to identify, support and maintain critical data and functionality on the Bloomberg terminal
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal departments throughout Bloomberg as well as external company, industry and data professionals
• Work with other data and core business groups to help develop and enhance content and functionality across the terminal
• Interact with clients via our online messaging systems
• Review submitted research for adherence to global quality standards
• Participate in department-wide special projects

You'll need to have

• Graduated with a Bachelor's degree, preferably with a concentration in Finance
• At least two years of financial market research with good understanding and keen interest of the credit and fixed income market
• A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills
• An understanding of advanced concepts, practices and procedures of finance/accounting
• High attention to detail
• Strong organization skills and capable of handling multiple projects; an ability to meet deadlines, logically tackle problems and set priorities
• A dedication to improving and developing products

We'd love to see

• Progress toward CFA designation
• Experience using Python and/or visualization tools e.g. Power BI, Tableau or Qlik Sense
• Ability to leverage generative AI or machine learning platforms
• A Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, MBA, or related discipline preferred

If this sounds like you

Apply if you think we're a good match and we'll get in touch with you to let you know next steps.

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