Credit Research Analyst

Aegon Asset Management; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investor seeks a Credit Research Analyst for their London or Edinburgh office. The role involves high-quality credit research, communication of fundamental views to portfolio managers, and maintaining relationships with industry authorities. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Non-contributory pension

Discretionary bonus

27 days leave per year

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced parental leave

Retail discount vouchers

Cycle2work scheme

Subsidised restaurant

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Investments industry as a credit research analyst.
• Fluency with Microsoft Excel and Bloomberg.

Responsibilities

• Provide fundamental analysis for 100-125 companies in investment grade corporate sector.
• Monitor industry conditions and assess trends affecting credit quality.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

IMC or CFA Level 1

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bloomberg

Job description

Job Description Summary Job Description

Credit Research Analyst

Permanent

Location: Edinburgh or London

Closing date: 29th May 2025

Aegon Asset Management is a leading global investor, our employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We advise on assets for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we want Aegon Asset Management to be a place where they can bring theirauthentic self to work and do all they can to deliver on our strategic promises to our customers.

We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter.

We are now seeking a Research Analyst to join our Global Credit Research team. Based in our Edinburgh or London office, you will be responsible for providing high quality fundamental credit research through the qualitative and quantitative analysis of investment grade corporate fixed-income issuers in a number of corporate non-financial sectors. In addition, you are expected to effectively communicate fundamental views to portfolio managers and other investment professionals across our platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide valuable fundamental analysis for c. 100-125 companies within the investment grade corporate sector.
• Gather data, assess trends, forecast metrics, and provide outlooks on companies.
• Monitor industry conditions and assess how trends and themes may affect the credit quality of companies within the sector.
• Effectively communicate original, defendable, and practical fundamental opinions that support investment decisions for clients.
• Maintain and publish value added content and reports on covered companies.
• Build and maintain relationships with external industry authorities and counterparts.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have strong experience working in the Investments industry, in a similar credit research analyst role.
• Have fluency with Microsoft Excel and Bloomberg.
• Possess strong communication skills.
• Preferred IMC or CFA Level 1 qualification

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary, depending on the experience you can bring
• A non-contributory pension between 9%-13%
• A discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance
• 27 days leave per year (plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time)

We also offer private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave and a variety of lifestyle benefits to help our staff live their best lives, including retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognise that delivering excellent client outcomes, comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.

We serve a diverse, ever-changing world. It's tough, but we work tirelessly to leave things better than we find them. If that sounds like the sort of place you'd like to work, hit the "Apply" button.

The legal bits

We’ll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.

This role falls in scope of the Certification Functions subject to the Senior Manager and Certification Regime, your ongoing employment is conditional upon you being deemed a fit and proper person and maintaining your certification.

Additional Job Description Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age