Investment Analyst (European Bank Credit) - Single Manager Hedge Fund, London

Vodafone; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique hedge fund in London is seeking a Credit Analyst to join their investment team. This role offers a unique opportunity to conduct fundamental credit analysis of European banks and directly impact portfolio management. The ideal candidate will possess 1 to 4 years of credit research experience in financial institutions and contribute to a dynamic Credit Long/Short strategy.

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years' experience in credit research, ideally from a bank, hedge fund, or asset manager.
• Experience covering financial institutions and bank credit products.
• Deep understanding of European financial institutions and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis of European banks and financial institutions.
• Develop investment theses and generate trade ideas in credit instruments.
• Prepare detailed credit memos and present to the investment committee.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Credit Research

Fundamental Analysis

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 analyst to join their investment team to cover a universe of European Bank credits, and contribute directly to the groups fundamental, high-conviction credit strategies.

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 fund that invests exclusively in financials, with a focus on European bank credit, particularly IG Corporate Bonds, and AT1 Securities.
• 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 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, ideally from a bank, hedge fund, or long-only asset manager.
• You must have experience covering financial institutions (FIG) or bank credit products.
• 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 [e-mail]