Fixed Income Credit Analyst , Asset Management

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Asset Management firm in London is seeking a Fixed Income Credit Analyst to monitor portfolio holdings and support investment decisions. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in Python and knowledge of credit metrics are advantageous. This role offers a salary between £40K and £50K and the opportunity to collaborate closely with experienced Fund Managers.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years Credit Research or Fixed Income Analysis experience.
• Experience in an investment management environment covering credit analysis.
• Knowledge of credit rating methodologies and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor existing holdings in the Fixed Income portfolio.
• Conduct Credit Research and analysis for investment decisions.
• Assist Fund Managers in portfolio construction and risk management.

Skills

Credit Research

Fixed Income Analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Mathematical skills

Tools

Python

Bloomberg

Job description

Job Description

SALARY - 40-50K

The Client

Our client is a growing Asset Management firm based in London and have a proven record of Investment capabilities covering a broad range of Investment Products.

The Role

The Fixed Income Credit Analyst will join a Fixed Income Fund Management team and will monitor existing holdings in the Fixed Income portfolio and contribute ideas and opinion on whether to buy, sell or hold - working on both Investment Grade and High Yield research. This role will join a team of 2 Fund Managers and 4 Fixed Income/Credit Analysts.

The Fixed Income Credit Analyst will conduct appropriate and thorough Credit Research and analysis of existing security holdings and potential holdings in order to inform sound investment decisions.

The Fixed Income Credit Analyst will become subject matter expert on their dedicated sectors and assist in research outside of specific remit when occasion arises.

The Fixed Income Credit Analyst will share best practice and analytical tools throughout the team and will support the Asset Management companies Fund Managers in portfolio construction and risk management.

The Fixed Income Credit Analyst will work with the Fund Managers as required in creating thought provoking, engaging investment communication materials and contribute as required to the production of content.

The Candidate

1-3 years Credit Research , Fixed Income Analysis experience

Experience working in an investment management or other financial environment covering credit analysis

Knowledge of credit rating methodologies and credit metrics

Coding knowledge, ideally Python, would highly beneficial.

Ability to form an independent view on credit strength.

Very strong mathematical, analytical and numeracy skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively – both written and verbally.

Ability to plan own workload effectively as well as strong organisational and planning skills.

Detail oriented with a structured approach to tasks.

Knowledge of Bloomberg would be an advantage