Credit Research Associate - High Yield & Leveraged Loans

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment manager in London is seeking a Credit Research Associate to conduct detailed research on high yield bonds and leveraged loans. This role requires 3-5 years of experience in credit research, strong financial modelling skills, and a bachelor's degree in finance or economics. The successful candidate will analyze market trends and produce investment notes to support credit strategies. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in credit research, leveraged finance, or restructuring.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Solid understanding of credit documentation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed research on high yield issuers.
• Monitor portfolio positions and provide updates.
• Produce investment notes for discussions.

Skills

Financial modelling

Credit analysis

Investment research

Valuation skills

Market trend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related discipline

CFA designation (or progress toward)

Job description

Overview

Credit Research Associate - High Yield & Leveraged Loans — London. Date Posted: 22 August 2025. Category: Investment. Job Type: Permanent. Job ID: Competitive.

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.

Key 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

• 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