Credit Analyst

Macquarie Bank Limited; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Macquarie's expanding European Credit Research team as a Credit Analyst in London. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of European investment-grade financial services companies, conducting analyses, and collaborating across teams. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for experienced analysts passionate about financial markets, supported by a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in funds management, sell-side, ratings agencies or banking.
• Strong investment and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses and provide recommendations to the portfolio management team.
• Manage global credit portfolios across European financial services companies.

Skills

Investment decision-making

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Relationship building

Curious mindset

Tools

Excel

Python

Job description

Join our expanding European Credit Research business within Macquarie Asset Management Credit, in London. We work closely with trading desks to understand transaction risks and ensure robust credit analysis and approval processes. You will collaborate with our European credit team based in London, conducting fundamental research on financial companies.

At Macquarie, we bring together diverse people and empower them to shape possibilities. Operating in 31 markets with 56 years of profitability, we are a global financial services group. Join a friendly, supportive team where everyone contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

As a Credit Analyst, you will build and actively cover a portfolio of primarily European investment-grade financial services companies, including banks, insurers, real estate, and housing associations. Your responsibilities include conducting analyses and providing recommendations to the portfolio management team. You will collaborate with analysts, traders, and portfolio managers across regions, managing global credit portfolios. This is a valuable opportunity for an experienced Credit Analyst with about 5 years’ experience in funds management, sell-side, ratings agencies, or banking, especially with European issuer analysis, including banks.

What you offer

• Strong investment decision-making skills, with the ability to communicate conclusions clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing
• High numeracy, with exceptional analytical and financial modelling skills
• A curious, investigative mindset, sound business judgment, and a passion for financial markets, especially fixed income
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; intermediate knowledge of programming languages like Python is preferred
• Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business

We welcome applications from anyone inspired to build a better future with us. If you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie, we encourage you to apply.

About Macquarie Asset Management

We are a global asset manager dedicated to delivering positive impact. Trusted by institutions, pension funds, governments, and individuals, we manage billions in assets worldwide. Our capabilities include fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions, private credit, infrastructure, green investments, natural assets, real estate, and asset finance.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, neurodiversity, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, or socio-economic background. We are happy to discuss how you can feel included and supported during the recruitment process and employment. Reasonable adjustments are available upon request.