Credit Analyst - European High Yield

Berkeley Croft; England; In loco; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive compensation

Long-term career development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global investment manager is seeking an experienced Credit Analyst to join their European credit research team in London. This role focuses on High Yield corporate credit opportunities across Europe, requiring 5+ years of relevant experience. The candidate will conduct in-depth credit analysis, build financial models, and engage with market participants. A competitive compensation package and long-term career development opportunities are offered.

Competenze

• 5+ years of relevant experience in credit research, either buy-side or sell-side.
• Strong understanding of High Yield credit markets.
• Proven financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Ability to form independent views and communicate them clearly.

Mansioni

• Conduct in-depth fundamental credit analysis of European High Yield credit issuers.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including downside and stress scenarios.
• Develop clear investment theses and present recommendations to portfolio managers.
• Monitor credits, earnings, news flow, and industry developments.
• Engage with company management, sell-side analysts, and other market participants.
• Contribute to portfolios with relative value analysis.

Conoscenze

Credit analysis

Financial modeling

High Yield credit markets

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking an experienced Credit Analyst to join our client's European credit research team, with primary coverage responsibility for High Yield corporate credit opportunities across Europe. Based in London, this role offers the opportunity to play a key role in contributing to a global platform, working alongside seasoned portfolio managers and analysts.

The successful candidate will deliver rigorous fundamental credit analysis, pitch investment ideas to portfolio managers, generate new ideas and actively monitor existing holdings.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth fundamental credit analysis of European High Yield credit issuers
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including downside and stress scenarios
• Develop clear investment theses and present recommendations to portfolio managers
• Monitor credits, news flow, earnings, and industry developments
• Engage with company management, sell-side analysts, and other market participants
• Contribute to portfolios with relative value analysis

Candidate Profile

• 5+ years of relevant experience in credit research, either buy‑side or sell‑side
• Strong understanding of High Yield credit markets
• Proven financial modelling and analytical skills
• Ability to form independent views and communicate them clearly and concisely
• Strong academic background and professional credibility with internal stakeholders
• Self‑starter with sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
• Long‑term investment horizon with ability to think as an investor

Why Join

• Join a leading global investment manager with a strong European credit franchise
• High visibility role working with multiple portfolio managers
• Collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment
• Competitive compensation and long‑term career development opportunities

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Research

Industries

Investment Management