Global Credit Strategist

UBS; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Global Credit Strategist to enhance their credit strategy team in London. This role involves conducting market analysis, developing credit trading strategies, and enhancing client interactions in a dynamic economic environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a degree in finance, and several years of relevant experience. Join UBS and contribute to innovative financial solutions in a global context.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials in economics or finance.
• Experience in credit, equity, or rates research.
• Knowledge of accounting and ability to analyze financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of current and future market trends.
• Generate corporate credit trading strategies.
• Provide customized portfolio analysis for institutional clients.

Skills

Market Analysis

Corporate Credit Trading Strategies

Writing Skills

Client Interaction

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Economics/Finance or related field

Postgraduate qualifications preferred

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Haver

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Job Reference #
321788BR

Job Type
Full Time

Your role
The UBS acquisition of Credit Suisse, the rise in global yields and the expansion in private credit have created a greater opportunity set for fixed income investors. The credit strategy team is looking for an outstanding individual who can help us match the growth in our business and the broader credit landscape and take our team to the next level.

Do you have a deep passion for analyzing financial markets, big investment themes and trade ideas? Do you love to listen, give advice as well as educate?

We’re looking for someone like that who can:

• Conduct analysis of current market trends and forecast key global credit variables.
• Generate and promote corporate credit trading strategies based on relative value ideas and analysis.
• Write in a clear, concise and convincing manner to communicate strategy views and recommendations.
• Navigate several databases, price sources and analytical platforms to perform cross-market and capital-structure relative value.
• Interact with traders, salespeople, strategists and analysts to efficiently collect relevant data to make timely decisions.
• Provide customized portfolio analysis for institutional clients and recommend specific trade ideas based on the clients' objectives and constraints.
• Assist salespeople by providing fundamental / relative value analysis.
• Build a client network with internal and external clients to gain greater insight into market trends and client needs.
  
  

Your team
You will be an Analyst/ Associate Director working in the Investment Bank’s Global Credit Strategy team in London, housed within the Global Economics and Strategy group. Our team is responsible for the outlook and trading strategies for global credit markets, including investment grade, cross-over, high yield, leveraged loan and private debt sectors. Our objective is to create best-in-class thematic and trade ideas and be a close partner with key internal and external clients in helping them to navigate a dynamic macroeconomic and corporate credit landscape.

Your expertise
You have:

– strong academic credentials with focus in economics/ finance or a related field; postgraduate qualifications preferred

– several years of experience in a research or macro environment (credit, equity, rates), ideally in a client-facing role

– strong economic intuition, solid writing skills and good quantitative/ coding skills

– excellent knowledge of Excel, Bloomberg, and Haver

– a good grasp of accounting, including reviewing and interpreting annual reports and financial statements

– Experience in data science, machine learning or related AI fields is a plus

You are:

– a confident communicator, able to educate through the creation of innovative reports and presentations

– inquisitive, organized, and a self-starter (able to work with limited oversight)

– a team player, interested in being a part of something bigger than any one individual

About Us
UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

Join us
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.

We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements
UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

Your Career Comeback
We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research and Finance

• Industries

  Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

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