Credit Analyst – Buy & Maintain Strategies

Description

Our client a leading Investment Management firm is looking to hire a Credit Analyst to join their European Credit Research team.

The successful candidate will generate investment ideas for Buy & Maintain strategies. The role will cover credit issuers in Sterling and private placement, forming a medium term view on each.

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely alongside Buy & Maintain Portfolio Managers, generating investment ideas through fundamental research and relative value analysis
• Analyse and understand legal structure of securities, and financial/business risk of the company
• Active participation in investment discussions and contribute towards credit research team’s outlook
• Attend external events such as consultant meetings, new business pitches and client meetings

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 4 years’ fundamental credit analysis experience
• Strong academic background; with a first or upper-second class degree
• CFA or other relevant professional qualification
• Excellent communication skills

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.