Investment Analyst

Allspring Global Investments; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent asset management firm in London is seeking an Investment Analyst to provide analytical support for investment strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of industry experience and a strong understanding of credit instruments. You will analyze company performance, build financial models, and communicate recommendations to Portfolio Managers. This role is a hybrid position, requiring in-office work three days a week.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant industry experience in credit research.
• Proven understanding of various credit instruments such as bonds and loans.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgement in time management.

Responsibilities

• Analyse companies' operational and financial performance.
• Build and maintain financial models.
• Communicate credit recommendations to Portfolio Managers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Fundamental research

Financial modeling

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree and/or investment qualifications

Tools

Credit instruments knowledge

Financial forecasting models

Job description

Overview

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Allspring Global Investments is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients' goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what's possible. Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains. For more information, please visit About Us - Allspring Global Investments.

At Allspring, unique views inspire us. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool that enables us to better serve our global client base. Intentionally fostering a diverse and inclusive culture allows us to empower innovation, productivity, and engagement. It’s also essential for elevating the experience of our clients as well as the communities in which we operate. Thank you for considering Allspring as you explore the next step in your career journey.

Position

The Investment Analyst will take the primary analytical responsibility for a portfolio of companies in which Allspring Global currently invests or is likely to take a trading position. The analyst will utilise fundamental research skills, including business risk analysis and financial ratio analysis, which will then be overlaid with relative value considerations to produce trade recommendations across various credit instruments for our Portfolio Managers. Coverage will include investment grade and high yield issuers, primarily in developed markets.

We currently operate in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 3 days a week.

Location(s): London, UK

Responsibilities

• Analyse companies within industry subsectors with respect to firm specific operational and financial performance.
• Assess broad industry trends such as shifts in competition, regulation, or general market dynamics with a view towards investment implications. Previous exposure to industrials, logistics and/or transportation will be an advantage.
• Build and maintain financial models, including financial forecasts.
• Attend company and industry presentations; liaise with sell-side contacts and build relationships with other market participants such as rating agency analysts.
• Analyse various credit instruments (bonds, hybrids, loans, CDS, etc.) with a view to providing portfolio managers with specific investment recommendations. This will entail working closely on a day-to-day basis with portfolio managers and traders.
• Produce both written and verbal research to support trade recommendations.
• Participate in daily, weekly and quarterly Research meetings, as well as an array of ad-hoc Investment Committee meetings and other meetings relevant to the investment process.
• Work with Portfolio Managers and other Research Analysts on ad hoc projects as appropriate.
• Effectively communicate credit recommendations and trading ideas to Portfolio Managers (via verbal and written material).
• Analyse and communicate key differentiating factors within corporate bond documentation and capital structures (e.g. subordination, covenant restrictions, negative pledges, etc.).
• Analyse companies from a fundamental and financial perspective, including the ability to independently construct financial models which can be used for forecasting purposes.
• Any other tasks as reasonably required

Candidate

The ideal candidate conduct thorough research and have the ability to clearly articulate their research findings to stakeholders throughout the organization to drive Allspring’s goals.

Required Qualifications

• Relevant degree and/or investment qualifications.
• At least 4 years of relevant industry experience in credit research.
• Proven understanding of various credit instruments (e.g. bonds, hybrids, loans, CDS). Previous coverage of European high yield will be an advantage.
• Understanding of bond pricing, general market technicals and relative value drivers.
• Confident in speaking with internal and external stakeholders across various levels
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated.
• Exercise judgement in time management and prioritisation of work.
• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a global asset manager, investment bank or rating agency

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