Credit Research Associate - High Yield & Leveraged Loans

Mason Blake; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment manager is seeking a Credit Research Associate in London. This role involves in-depth analysis of high yield bonds and leveraged loans, requiring 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong financial modelling skills. The ideal candidate will monitor credit performance, articulate investment views, and produce investment notes for discussions. A Bachelor's degree in finance or economics is required. Competitive salary and permanent position offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in credit research or related field.
• Ability to articulate investment views clearly.
• Strong financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed fundamental research on high yield issuers.
• Monitor portfolio positions and provide updates on credit performance.
• Produce investment notes for discussions with Portfolio Managers.

Skills

Credit research

Financial modelling

Valuation skills

Understanding of credit documentation

Proactive nature

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or economics

CFA designation or progress

Job description

Overview

A leading investment manager with a proven track record in credit markets is seeking a Credit Research Associate. The role will focus on high yield bonds and leveraged loans, providing in-depth company and sector analysis to support investment decisions across credit strategies.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed fundamental research on European and US high yield issuers and leveraged loan borrowers including financial modelling and capital structure evaluation.
• Monitor portfolio positions and provide timely updates on credit performance and industry developments
• Produce investment notes for discussions with Portfolio Managers and other analysts to formulate investment ideas
• Perform relative value analysis on new opportunities across primary and secondary markets
• Keep up-to-date on market trends, regulatory changes and macroeconomic drivers impacting leveraged credit markets

Candidate profile / Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in credit research, leveraged finance, restructuring or a related field
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, with the ability to assess cash flow sustainability and capital structures
• Solid understanding of credit documentation
• Ability to articulate investment views clearly with conviction
• Self-motivated and proactive nature
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related discipline; CFA designation (or progress toward) a plus

Details

Location London

Date Posted 22 August 2025

Category Investment

Job Type Permanent

Job ID Competitive