European High Yield Analyst

Vontobel; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

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 high yield 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 £20bn 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 Role

The Multi Sector bond team are looking for an investment professional to complement the existing team with a focus on high yield companies analysis. The role is suited to someone with relevant experience of European high yield 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 financials, insurance, investment grade 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 high yield company analysis.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Carry out detailed credit analysis of high yield issuers, both in primary and secondary markets
2. Create cash flow models and do projections as well as ratio analysis
3. Propose actionable relative value ideas in the high yield space. Being aware of trading levels and execution is key for this
4. Help the team develop relationships with high yield traders and analysts on the sell side
5. Assist with client reporting and presentations
6. Perform detailed ESG analysis on issuers

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

Requirements

1. Exceptional credit analytical skills, and in-depth knowledge and experience on European high yield markets
2. A solid academic background. CFA designation or equivalent would be advantageous
3. Team player with strong interpersonal skills
4. Strong interest and knowledge of current affairs and global macro-economic developments
5. Self-motivated to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment
6. 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.

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.