Senior High Yield Credit Director - Lead Analyst & Trader

Mesirow Financial; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking an experienced High Yield Credit Analyst at the Director level to join its London credit trading platform. The successful candidate will lead credit analysis, develop investment recommendations, and monitor credit opportunities. Essential skills include strong financial modeling and communication abilities, coupled with substantial experience in high yield credit analysis. This role demands a proactive approach in a fast-paced trading environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive prior experience in high yield credit analysis, leveraged finance, or investment research.
• Strong analytical skills and market knowledge.
• Proven ability to generate actionable investment ideas.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundamental credit analysis of high yield issuers.
• Develop and present investment recommendations to traders and clients.
• Monitor credits for catalysts and trading opportunities.

Skills

High yield credit analysis

Financial modeling

Valuation expertise

Credit structuring

Strong communication skills

Commercial mindset

Bloomberg proficiency

Excel proficiency

Job description

A financial services firm is seeking an experienced High Yield Credit Analyst at the Director level to join its London credit trading platform. The successful candidate will lead credit analysis, develop investment recommendations, and monitor credit opportunities. Essential skills include strong financial modeling and communication abilities, coupled with substantial experience in high yield credit analysis. This role demands a proactive approach in a fast-paced trading environment.