DescriptionA leading asset management firm is seeking to hire a Credit Analyst to join the Global Credit team. The strategy invests across the credit spectrum, with a particular focus on high yield and leveraged loans.
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The successful candidate will play an active role in assessing corporate credit opportunities, developing differentiated investment views and supporting portfolio decisions across global markets.
Responsibilities:
Conducting detailed bottom-up research on high yield and leveraged corporate borrowers across global marketsAssessing business models, competitive positioning, earnings quality, leverage, liquidity, cash generation and capital structuresIdentifying mispriced credit through fundamental analysis, relative-value work and assessment of market technicalsDeveloping clear investment theses and communicating the key risks, catalysts and potential downside associated with individual issuersFollowing portfolio companies closely and updating views as financial, operational and market conditions evolveMonitoring sectors, macroeconomic developments, regulation and other factors capable of influencing credit outcomesParticipating in meetings and calls with company management, advisers and other market participants, preparing focused questions and follow-up analysisWorking alongside portfolio managers and other members of the credit team to challenge assumptions and refine investment conclusionsSharing research, market observations and investment ideas with colleagues across the broader platformCandidate Requirements: Approximately 3-5 years of relevant corporate credit experience, ideally gained within a respected buy-side investment team, although strong sell-side credit research experience will also be consideredThe ability to translate detailed fundamental research into a clear and actionable investment viewCuriosity about what drives changes in credit quality, valuation and market pricingStrong written xohmjla and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to articulate and defend an investment viewStrong academic credentials and a demonstrable commitment to developing as an investorAn analytical and collaborative mindset, with the humility to challenge your own conclusions and learn from both successful and unsuccessful investment decisionsMason 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.
Credit Analyst, High Yield in Vauxhall employer: Mason Blake
Join a prestigious boutique asset management firm that champions a long-term investment philosophy, where your role as a Credit Research Analyst will be pivotal in shaping investment decisions across global corporate bond markets. With a collaborative work culture and a commitment to employee development, you will have the opportunity to learn from seasoned Portfolio Managers while contributing to meaningful investment strategies. Located in a vibrant financial hub, this position offers unique advantages such as access to industry leaders and a focus on ESG considerations, making it an ideal environment for intellectually curious analysts seeking to make a significant impact.
