Credit Manager Research

Willis Towers Watson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Group personal pension scheme

Hybrid working options

Volunteer day

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson is seeking an experienced Credit Research professional to join the global investment team. You will contribute to manager research, portfolio decisions, and client solutions across delegated and advisory mandates.

You will engage in due diligence and thought leadership, coordinating with Global Portfolio Management and client teams to surface best ideas. The role emphasizes excellence, scalable processes, and expert communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit research and/or asset management.
• Strong understanding of investment principles and markets.
• Experience communicating with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manager due diligence across credit strategies.
• Support portfolio construction and allocation decisions.
• Collaborate with global teams to share ideas and improve processes.

Skills

Credit research

Investment principles

Portfolio management

Communication

Leadership

Tools

AI in processes

Job description

Description

We’re looking for an experienced Credit Research professional or Investor to join WTW’s global investment team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in credit manager research and portfolio implementation for a diverse global client base, working across both delegated and advisory mandates.

You’ll contribute to investment research, manager selection and portfolio decisions, helping clients navigate complex credit markets and make informed decisions around asset allocation, implementation and investment strategy.

Curious to learn more about Investments at WTW? https://www.wtwco.com/en-gb/solutions/investments

The Role

Clients and Excellence

• Conduct solution-focused manager due diligence across credit, potentially including LDI, IG credit, emerging market debt and alternative credit such as high yield, loans and securitised credit
  • Shape and deliver broader research agenda in the context of the end solutions being serviced across a global client base
• Play an active role as a member of the global credit research team and asset class investment committee
  • Participate in regular reviews of the credit model portfolios / multi-manager solutions including proactively recommending asset allocation and/or implementation adjustments. Demonstrate an ability to integrate portfolio construction with consideration of strategic goals and risk management requirements
  • Contribute to thought leadership and messaging to internal and external client audiences
  • Coordinate and liaise with Global Portfolio Management Group and client teams to ensure best ideas are being considered across the organization as appropriate
• Communicate WTW’s investment philosophy, process, portfolio views and recommendations clearly and professionally – both internally and externally with clients.
• Encourage a focus on excellence and efficiency across team outputs. Proactively suggest potential improvements to process and delivery

People

• Build trusted relationships across global functions, working collaboratively with colleagues in Asset and Manager Research, Portfolio Management, Operations and client teams
• Manage and mentor junior members of the research team, and actively participate in the knowledge and skills development of others
• Support an inclusive team environment where different perspectives are welcomed, colleagues are encouraged to contribute, and knowledge is shared openly
• Encourage adherence to WTW values

Financial

• Source and rate strategies which deliver significant value add for our portfolios and clients
• Contribute to development of scalable processes to deliver value add manager research efficiently to multiple clients
• Contribute to client growth and retention as a subject matter expert for existing client relationships as well as prospects
• Develop a maintain a presence in the marketplace to help maintain WTW’s reputation for high-quality institutional credit research and solutions

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

We are looking for candidates who can bring many of the following skills and experiences. We recognise that strong candidates may not meet every criterion and encourage applications from those with relevant experience and a willingness to continue developing in the role

• High degree of understanding of investment principles across credit and multiple investment management approaches, with a corresponding knowledge of the current manager universe.
• Experience in researching and/or allocating to credit strategies is required. Experience with LDI, IG Credit and other liquid credit a plus
• Institutional client facing experience is favourable
• Understanding of client objectives and practical implementation aspects for institutional asset pools, including at least one of DB, DC, and Wealth
• Previous experience with people management and team development is desirable
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to delegate effectively, own outcomes, challenge and be challenged
• Ability to prioritise and make judgements in a timely manner in the knowledge that perfect information is not available
• Strong communication – be able to justify views and recommendations internally and externally
• Focus on efficient and scalable delivery, using AI as an appropriate tool within processes wherever possible

What we offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please [e-mail]