Credit Research Analyst

Aegon Asset Management is a leading global investor, with employees working from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We advise on assets for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

We are now seeking a Research Analyst to join our Global Credit Research team. Based in our Edinburgh or London office, you will be responsible for providing high quality fundamental credit research through the qualitative and quantitative analysis of investment grade corporate fixed-income issuers in a number of corporate non-financial sectors. In addition, you are expected to effectively communicate fundamental views to portfolio managers and other investment professionals across our platform.

• Provide valuable fundamental analysis for c. 100-125 companies within the investment grade corporate sector.
• Gather data, assess trends, forecast metrics, and provide outlooks on companies.
• Monitor industry conditions and assess how trends and themes may affect the credit quality of companies within the sector.
• Effectively communicate original, defendable, and practical fundamental opinions that support investment decisions for clients.
• Maintain and publish value added content and reports on covered companies.
• Build and maintain relationships with external industry authorities and counterparts.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have strong experience working in the Investments industry, in a similar credit research analyst role.
• Have fluency with Microsoft Excel and Bloomberg.
• Possess strong communication skills.
• Preferred IMC or CFA Level 1 qualification.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary, depending on the experience you can bring.
• A non-contributory pension between 9%-13%.
• A discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance.
• 27 days leave per year (plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time).
• Private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave and a variety of lifestyle benefits.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences. We are open to considering flexible working practices.

The legal bits: We’ll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.

This role falls in scope of the Certification Functions subject to the Senior Manager and Certification Regime, your ongoing employment is conditional upon you being deemed a fit and proper person and maintaining your certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.