Credit Investment Analyst, Financials

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Colchester seeks a Credit Investment Analyst to enhance its financials team. The role involves sourcing and analyzing investments within financial institutions, requiring strong analytical abilities and knowledge of credit markets. Ideal candidates should have mid-level experience in credit investing and a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

• Mid-level experience in credit investment or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills with background in credit research.
• Ability to communicate investment theses clearly.

Responsibilities

• Source, analyse, and invest across the capital structure of financial institutions.
• Conduct in-depth sector research and provide coverage for various financial entities.
• Evaluate and pursue investment opportunities leveraging market insights.

Skills

Credit Investing

Fundamental Analysis

Financial Modeling

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

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colchester, United Kingdom

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, an established and respected investment firm, is looking to hire a talented and driven financials credit investment professional to join their exceptional investment team in London. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a collaborative and high-performing investment team with a prominent track record.

As the firm continues to expand its footprint in the financials credit space, they are seeking an individual with robust sector knowledge and a passion for investing in financial institutions' debt. You will play a pivotal role in generating and executing investment ideas while working alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, analyse, and invest across the capital structure of financial institutions, including AT1s, RT1s, LT2s, senior unsecured, and covered bonds
• Conduct in-depth sector research and demonstrate strong coverage across banks, insurers, REITs, debt collectors, and specialty finance
• Evaluate and pursue investment opportunities in both the primary and secondary markets, leveraging market insight and fundamental analysis
• Develop and refine trading (trade construction and execution) and relative value skillsets
• Monitor key macro and regulatory developments across jurisdictions and assess their impact on credit profiles and relative value
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the firm's financials-focused credit platform, bringing a strategic, entrepreneurial mindset to idea generation and execution

Candidate Profile:

• Ideally mid-level (Associate or Vice President level) experience on either the buy-side or sell-side, with a proven background in credit investing, credit desk analysis, credit research publishing, or credit trading within the financials credit space
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks affecting financial institutions across Europe and globally
• Skilled in building and maintaining financial models, conducting fundamental and relative value analysis, and articulating investment theses clearly
• Experience in trading or interacting with trading desks is highly advantageous
• Self-starter with high intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, and a collaborative attitude

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious mid-level credit professional to join a highly regarded investment team.