Senior Research Credit Analyst - European Basics

Fitch Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading credit research firm in London is seeking a Senior Research Credit Analyst to focus on European Chemicals and Paper & Packaging sectors. The role requires 5-10 years experience in credit markets, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead junior analysts. Candidates should have a degree and proficiency in tools like Bloomberg and FactSet. The position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer days

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experienced in analyzing debt issuers and sectors.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior analysts.
• Proficient in producing high-quality research under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Produce active credit research with depth and timeliness.
• Engage with clients and market participants.
• Monitor market and sector changes to produce relevant research.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting

Strong written and verbal communication skills

5-10 years of experience in the IG/HY credit markets

Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Excellent attention to detail

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Job description

CreditSights is currently seeking a Senior Research Credit Analyst, European Basics, based out of our London office.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, CreditSights continues to offer award-winning, unbiased research on global credit markets, empowering clients to make informed investment decisions. With offices in New York, London, Singapore, Glasgow, Denver, and Charlotte, we serve a diverse global institutional client base, including banks, investment advisors, mutual funds, and hedge funds. As a leading voice in credit research, our expert insights are featured in top publications such as Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times. As a Fitch Solutions Company, CreditSights provides a dynamic environment fostering professional growth and innovation, where you collaborate with seasoned analysts to deliver critical intelligence in complex financial markets.

Working at CreditSights offers the chance to be part of a premier independent credit research firm, renowned for its in-depth analysis and insights. You'll collaborate with a team of seasoned analysts, delivering critical intelligence that helps clients navigate complex financial markets. This dynamic environment encourages professional growth and innovation, enabling you to make a meaningful impact in the field of credit research.

About the Team

We are looking for a candidate who is qualified, eager, and a self-starter, who thrives when faced with challenging timescales and has the ability to produce high quality research under pressure. Ideal candidates should have the ability to work independently, as well as be a team player who likes to work collaboratively, with an interest in becoming part of an established, dynamic and well-regarded financial services firm.

This is a publishing role and requires a commitment to active production of credit research. The ideal candidate should have at least 5-10 years of experience in the IG/HY credit markets. This role contemplates a focus on the fundamental analysis of debt issuers, and an emphasis on relative value.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the Chemicals and / or Paper & Packaging sectors – although we will consider candidates with a proven track record in other sectors – and the ability to lead these two highly visible sectors within European Basics. As well as being responsible for all tasks related to issuer and sector coverage, the ideal candidate will be able to manage, mentor and support the development of junior analyst team members.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Commitment to active production of credit research with the appropriate depth, timeliness and market relevance.
• Have a deep and broad understanding of bond and issuance structures.
• Be attuned to market and sector changes and produce market relevant research.
• Be an excellent communicator and actively engage with clients, market participants and other internal and external stakeholders.

You May be a Good Fit if:

We will consider any candidate who demonstrates a high level of competence and motivation, preference will be given to candidates possessing the following qualifications:

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of accounting and experience analysing companies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 5-10 years of experience in the IG/HY credit markets
• Seasoned communicator with experience in client-facing roles
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Highly organised, with a methodical approach to work and excellent attention to detail

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Experience analysing credits within the Euro Basics sector, ideally Chemicals and/or Paper & Packaging
• Degrees in STEM, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business
• Proficiency in Bloomberg and FactSet
• Capability of producing high-quality outputs under pressure
• A team player spirit and an enthusiasm for working collaboratively
• Eagerness to train, develop, manage and/or mentor junior analyst team members

Why Choose CreditSights

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

CreditSights is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect CreditSights’ credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at CreditSights you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

CreditSights is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.