Immediate Start! Credit Research Analyst for EmergingMarkets

A career at Lombard Odier means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager, with a strong focus on sustainable investing. An innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned Firm is one of the best-capitalised banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across 4 continents. With a history spanning over 225 years, Lombard Odier is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody. We also offer asset management services and investment strategies through Lombard Odier Investment Managers and provide advanced banking technology to other financial institutions. “Rethink Everything” is our philosophy – it is at the heart of everything we do. We have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients. With more than 200 professionals, our Investment Solutions department is responsible for providing sophisticated and customized investment proposals to our private clients and within this context we are looking for an Credit Research Analyst specialized in Emerging Markets – this position could be based in Switzerland, London or Sao Paolo: As a Credit Analyst for Emerging Markets, you will be a cornerstone in the bond investment decision-making process for our clients and advisory teams. You will have the opportunity to significantly influence the research coverage process for Emerging Markets and gain experience advising sophisticated international clients and related advisors. Your mission : Credit Analysis – Provide independent, meaningful and accurate credit analysis of emerging market financials and corporates under assigned coverage. – Assess the creditworthiness and financial condition of emerging market corporates by analyzing financial statements, rating agency reports, and other relevant data. – Monitor and analyze quarterly results of covered companies. Research and Reporting – Regularly publish comprehensive research reports on the issuers covered. – Issue recommendations on corporate Eurobonds within active coverage based on fundamental credit assessment and relative value considerations. – Prepare presentations and reports related to your coverage. – Maintain coverage scope according to client needs and market conditions. Collaboration – Support front desks, such as investment advisors and relationship managers to enhance investment strategies. – Collaborate with discretionary mandates portfolio managers in constructing and managing portfolios by providing timely credit insights and recommendations. – Provide bottom-up input on coverage related topics to fixed income strategists. – Collaborate with other analysts and investment professionals to enhance risk management practices. Client Interaction – Present credit analyses and investment ideas to clients and internal stakeholders. – Respond to client inquiries regarding credit risk and investment opportunities in emerging markets. Compliance and Risk Management – Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements related to credit research and risk assessments. – Contribute to the development of risk management frameworks and strategies within the team. Your profile: – Master\’s degree in finance or business administration or equivalent. – CFA or equivalent post-graduate education is a strong plus. – 8+ years of experience covering Emerging Markets corporates in Credit Research (rating agencies, buy-side, sell-side, desk analyst) or Asset Management. – Experience in Emerging Market Sovereigns would be a plus. – Strong understanding of financial modeling, credit risk assessment, and valuation techniques. – Strong analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset and a commitment to accuracy. – Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely. – Proficiency in Excel, Power Point and financial software (e.g. Bloomberg). – Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. – Fluent in English. German, French or another language would be an asset. Our Maison’s DNA is defined by five core values. Excellence drives us to be the best at what we do, while Innovation fuels our progress. Respect underpins every interaction, and Integrity shapes our actions. Together, we are One Team, united in serving our clients with unwavering dedication. As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment for our employees and candidates. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are woven into the fabric of our Maison’s DNA, and we strive to ensure that our employees can fulfill both their personal and professional aspirations by encouraging internal mobility and individual upskilling programs. We firmly believe that building Diverse Teams contributes to our successes and to deliver on this, we actively embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our business strategy. It is an exciting time to join our Teams. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.