Senior Director, Emerging Market Corporates in London

CreditSights is seeking an Emerging Markets Corporates Analyst to join our London – Canary Wharf office. Celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, CreditSights offers 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. 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 will collaborate with a team of seasoned analysts, delivering critical intelligence that helps clients navigate complex financial markets.

About the Team: CreditSights is a team of 100 analysts globally. We are looking for a candidate who is qualified, eager, and self-starting. The ideal candidate has been following the EM sector for at least six years and has demonstrated responsibility for investment views.

How You’ll Make An Impact:

• Develop original research and investment opinions on a portfolio of Emerging Market corporates across EMEA and Latin America.
• Frequently publish reports on the CreditSights platform.
• Meet current and prospective clients to discuss and market CreditSights’ research, in conjunction with our commercial team.
• Collaborate with EM sovereigns analyst and Credit Strategy team on market-level themes and country risks.
• Interact with colleagues in our New York, London and Singapore offices on research topics to establish common views on the market outlook and sectoral views.

You May Be a Good Fit If:

• At least six years of experience conducting EM credit research, with a strong publication record including relative value analysis.
• Strong financial modelling skills.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to write clearly, quickly and prolifically.
• A record of extensive issuer and investor interaction.
• Ability to multi-task, with a strong work ethic.
• Undergraduate/postgraduate degree. CFA designation seen favorably.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• High market recognition of existing EM analysis and research publications, with extensive engagement with investors/clients.

Why Choose CreditSights:

• Expansive Market Reach: Broad distribution network with the ability to shape credit perspectives across the industry.
• Client-Centric Research Platform: Independent analysis focused on delivering actionable insights and value to our clients.
• 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 CreditSights 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.

Location: London – Canary Wharf, United Kingdom. Salary: £100,000 – £100,000.

Job Details: Seniority level: Director, Employment type: Full-time, Job function: Research and Analyst.