VP, Credit Research – EMEA (HY & IG)

PIMCO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PIMCO, a global investment management firm, is seeking an experienced Credit Analyst to cover a portfolio of EMEA names in non-financial investment grade and high yield. The role reports to senior research leadership and focuses on analytical rigor across the capital structure.

You will generate investment ideas, deliver fundamental and relative value research, and produce company evaluations and industry reviews.

Qualifications

• Ideally over 5 years of experience in credit research with a focus on HY.
• Strong skills in in-depth fundamental credit research including financial modeling and relative value analysis.
• Demonstrate ability to judge a company’s competitive position, risk and valuation.
• Proactive in generating investment ideas and presenting to Portfolio Managers.
• High level of numeracy and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills with a strong command of the English language (verbal and written).
• Ability to prioritise competing demands for time and cover industry research with minimal direction.
• Strong academic track record ideally with CFA, Accountancy or MBA qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Generating and proactively communicating investment ideas to Portfolio Managers
• Providing fundamental and relative value research
• Producing written reports such as company evaluations, quarterly updates, relative value analyses and industry reviews
• Responding to Portfolio Manager enquiries regarding credit concerns, market overviews, and sector changes
• Occasional interaction with clients or client service professionals

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial modeling

Relative value analysis

Communication skills

Numeracy

Education

CFA / MBA or Accountancy

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg Terminal

Job description

PIMCO, a global investment management firm, is seeking an experienced Credit Analyst to cover a portfolio of EMEA names in non-financial investment grade and high yield. The role reports to senior research leadership and focuses on analytical rigor across the capital structure.

You will generate investment ideas, deliver fundamental and relative value research, and produce company evaluations and industry reviews.