Credit Investment Analyst, Financials

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in the UK seeks a talented Credit Investment Analyst to join its high-performing team. This mid-level role requires robust sector knowledge in credit investing, with a focus on evaluating and executing investment ideas within financial institutions. Candidates should be self-starters with strong analytical and communication skills, ready to contribute to the firm’s growth in the financials credit market.

Qualifications

• Mid-level (Associate or VP level) in credit investing or related.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks globally.
• Experience in trading or working with trading desks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Source, analyze, and invest across financial institutions' capital structures.
• Conduct in-depth research and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Monitor macro and regulatory developments affecting credit profiles.

Skills

Credit investing

Financial modeling

Fundamental analysis

Communication skills

Collaborative attitude

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stoke-on-trent, 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.