European / Global Ig Credit Analyst – London Based Asset Manager

Octavius Finance; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 55 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Octavius Finance is seeking a Credit Analyst focused on European and global investment-grade corporate credit. You will work with portfolio managers to identify credit opportunities through fundamental research, financial analysis, and relative-value assessment.

The role offers a path to develop differentiated investment views and translate research into actionable portfolio recommendations, with close collaboration across the investment team.

Qualificações

• 2–4 years of experience in fundamental corporate credit research, ideally European or global IG credit.
• Strong understanding of corporate financial statements, credit fundamentals, capital structures and issuer creditworthiness.
• Experience analysing issuers across multiple sectors for business quality and credit risks.
• Ability to identify relative-value opportunities across issuers, sectors, and securities.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis of European or global IG issuers.
• Assess financial performance, balance-sheet strength, creditworthiness and downside risks.
• Identify relative-value opportunities across issuers, sectors and credit markets.
• Develop actionable investment recommendations to support security selection and portfolio positioning.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, providing ongoing research and market insights.

Conhecimentos

Credit research

Financial modelling

Relative-value analysis

Python (adv)

PM communication

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Octavius has been instructed by a leading investment management firm to appoint a Credit Analyst focused on European and global investment-grade corporate credit.

The successful candidate will join an investment-led team, working closely with portfolio managers to identify attractive credit opportunities through fundamental research, financial analysis and relative-value assessment. The role offers the opportunity to develop differentiated investment views and translate research into actionable portfolio recommendations.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis of European or global investment-grade corporate issuers.
• Assess financial performance, balance-sheet strength, creditworthiness and downside risks.
• Identify attractive relative-value opportunities across issuers, sectors and credit markets.
• Develop actionable investment recommendations to support security selection and portfolio positioning.
• Work closely with portfolio managers, providing ongoing research, market insights and monitoring of existing positions.

Requirements

• ~ 2 – 4 years of experience in fundamental corporate credit research, ideally with a strong focus on European, or Global investment-grade credit.
• Strong understanding of corporate financial statements, credit fundamentals, capital structures and issuer creditworthiness.
• Experience analysing corporate issuers across multiple sectors, assessing business quality, balance-sheet strength and key credit risks.
• Ability to identify relative-value opportunities across issuers, sectors and securities, with a clear understanding of credit spreads and market pricing.
• A track record of developing independent investment views and translating fundamental research into actionable recommendations.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical and research skills, with the ability to assess downside scenarios and changing credit conditions.
• Comfortable working closely with portfolio managers, articulating investment ideas and challenging existing market views.
• Intellectual curiosity, attention to detail and a genuine interest in financial markets and investment performance.
• Experience with data-driven research, quantitative relative-value analysis or Python would be advantageous, but is not specifically required.

European / Global IG Credit Analyst – London Based Asset Manager London