IG / HY Credit Analyst (European Banks) – Single Manager Hedge Fund

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique hedge fund in London is looking for a Credit Analyst to join their investment team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in bottom-up credit analysis of European bank IG and HY corporate bonds, directly impacting portfolio strategies in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have 1 to 4 years of experience in credit research and excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years’ experience in credit research required.
• Experience covering European Bank IG/HY bonds is mandatory.
• Candidates must have a strong understanding of bank capital structures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis of Western European banks.
• Develop investment theses and trade ideas for long and short credit instruments.
• Prepare details credit memos and present to the investment committee.

Skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of credit instruments

Knowledge of European financial institutions

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IG / HY Credit Analyst (European Banks) – Single Manager Hedge Fund, slough

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slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.06.2025

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25.07.2025

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Job Description:

We have recently been appointed by a leading, boutique hedge fund manager in London who are looking to expand their investment team with the addition of a Credit Analyst.

Our client is seeking a highly motivated analystto join their investment team to cover a universe of European bank IG and HY corporate bonds, and contribute directly to the groups fundamental, high-conviction credit strategy.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a lean, specialist team where your insights will have a direct and immediate impact on portfolio positioning and investment outcomes.

The Opportunity:

• Join a Hedge Fund that invests in financials, with a focus on IG and HY Corporate Bonds.
• Contribute to a dynamic Credit Long/Short strategy, with a strong emphasis on bottom-up credit analysis and active portfolio management.
• Work closely with the CIO, gaining hands-on exposure to the full investment lifecycle.
• Operate in a flat, collaborative environment where your ideas are welcomed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis of Western European banks and financial institutions.
• Develop investment theses and generate trade ideas in both long and short credit instruments.
• Monitor existing positions and update views in response to market and fundamental developments.
• Prepare detailed credit memos and present recommendations to the investment committee.

Candidate Requirements:

• 1 to 4 years’ experience in credit research, from a bank, hedge fund, or asset manager.
• You must have fundamental credit research experience, with assigned coverage of European Bank IG/HY bonds.
• Candidates should cover Western European names. CEEMEA coverage will NOT be considered.
• Candidates will NOT be considered from M&A teams (including FIG coverage) Private Debt investment teams, or Equity research.
• Excellent analytical skills and a deep understanding of European financial institutions, bank capital structures, regulatory frameworks, and credit instruments.

If this role sounds interesting and in line with your experience, please apply for the role by sending your CV in WORD format to [emailprotected]