Credit Analyst - European Financials

Vontobel; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity within Vontobel for a portfolio manager focusing on banks and insurers analysis in London. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in European financials, exceptional analytical skills, and a collaborative approach. This role offers the chance to engage with a dynamic team in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in European financials.
• Proven track record in credit analysis.
• Team player who can engage in investment discussions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed credit analysis of banks and insurers.
• Monitor issuers' credit quality through management communication.
• Propose actionable relative value ideas in the financials space.

Skills

Credit analytical skills

Knowledge of European financials

Interpersonal skills

Interest in global macro-economic developments

Education

Solid academic background

CFA designation or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Bloomberg

Job description

An opportunity has arisen within TwentyFour Asset Management LLP (“TwentyFour”), an award-winning fixed income boutique of the Switzerland-based Vontobel Group, for a portfolio management role, specialising in banks and insurers analysis and trade ideas generation within our Multi Sector bond team.

The position will be based at TwentyFour’s office in the City of London, with hybrid working in place to reflect how our people work best.
With over £21bn under management, the firm has grown rapidly since inception in 2008, and prides itself on a collaborative and team-based approach. The firm’s culture is client-focused and committed to delivering performance, with an emphasis on idea generation and a collegiate dynamic.

The Multi Sector bond team are looking for an investment professional to complement the existing team with a focus on banks and insurers analysis. The role is suited to someone with relevant experience of financials investments from an asset management, research or rating agency background with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.

As part of the job, the individual will be working closely with other members of the team who look at investment grade, high yield and macro. Given our collegiate approach, the position requires flexible and hands-on candidates who are also willing to engage and help in areas outside of financials analysis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed credit analysis of banks and insurers, both in primary and secondary markets
• Monitor issuers credit quality through communicating with management teams and in depth ratio analysis
• Propose actionable relative value ideas in the financials space. Being aware of trading levels and execution is key for this
• Help the team develop relationships with traders and analysts on the sell side Assist with client reporting and presentations
• Perform detailed ESG analysis on issuers

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in European financials, and should be able to contribute to team discussions and investment decisions immediately.

• Exceptional credit analytical skills, and in-depth knowledge and experience on European financials and relevant regulation
• A solid academic background.
• CFA designation or equivalent would be advantageous
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong interest and knowledge of current affairs and global macro-economic developments
• Self-motivated to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment
• MS Office and Bloomberg proficiency

Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.

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