Senior Credit Analyst

Laz Partners; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset manager is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst to join their high-performing team in London. This key role focuses on analyzing Investment Grade and High Yield credits in the Tech & Media sectors, requiring 10+ years of experience in credit research. Candidates should have strong financial modelling skills and a proven track record of generating trade ideas. The position offers competitive compensation of £60,000.00 to £80,000.00 per year and operates in a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in credit research, both buy-side and sell-side backgrounds considered.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for investment grade credit analysis is essential.
• Proven track record of generating trade ideas and performing relative value analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyse IG and HY credits in the Tech & Media sectors across Europe and the US.
• Deliver detailed bottom-up analysis and trade recommendations.
• Build forward-looking integrated cashflow models.

Skills

Financial modelling expertise

Credit analysis

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Analytical skills

Job description

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Role Overview

We have partnered with a leading global asset manager looking to hire a Senior Credit Analyst to join their high-performing fixed income platform in London. This is a key role within the global credit research team, focused on coverage of the Tech & Media sectors across both Investment Grade and High Yield in Europe and the US.

Embedded directly alongside portfolio managers on the trading floor, this highly visible position offers the opportunity to meaningfully influence investment outcomes across strategies such as High Yield and Buy & Maintain. The team operates in a modern, low-ego, performance-driven environment with enhanced analytical rigor and transparency.

The culture is collaborative and high-performing, with analysts having direct impact on investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse IG and HY credits in the Tech & Media sectors across Europe and the US, with a focus on complex, capex-intensive businesses
• Deliver detailed bottom-up analysis, financial modelling, relative value work, and trade recommendations
• Build forward-looking, fully integrated cashflow models from scratch, including sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Partner closely with portfolio managers to inform positioning and contribute to ongoing risk discussions
• Actively participate in discovery meetings and idea-generation sessions
• Operate in a high-transparency environment where ideas are tracked and attribution is clearly measured

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in credit research; both buy‑side and sell‑side backgrounds will be considered
• Strong technical skills, including deep financial modelling expertise and proficiency with capex-heavy sectors
• Direct experience covering Tech & Media
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for IG credit analysis is essential
• Proven track record of generating trade ideas and performing relative value analysis
• Strong interpersonal skills, commercial mindset, and ability to take initiative
• Cultural fit is critical: low‑ego, collaborative, and highly motivated

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Finance

Industries

• Financial Services and Investment Management

Location: London, England, United Kingdom. Salary: £60,000.00‑£80,000.00 per year.