Octavius has been instructed by a leading investment management firm to appoint a Credit Analyst focused on European and global investment-grade corporate credit.
The successful candidate will join an investment-led team, working closely with portfolio managers to identify attractive credit opportunities through fundamental research, financial analysis and relative-value assessment. The role offers the opportunity to develop differentiated investment views and translate research into actionable portfolio recommendations.
Role Responsibilities
- Conduct fundamental credit analysis of European or global investment-grade corporate issuers.
- Assess financial performance, balance-sheet strength, creditworthiness and downside risks.
- Identify attractive relative-value opportunities across issuers, sectors and credit markets.
- Develop actionable investment recommendations to support security selection and portfolio positioning.
- Work closely with portfolio managers, providing ongoing research, market insights and monitoring of existing positions.
Requirements
- ~ 2 – 4 years of experience in fundamental corporate credit research, ideally with a strong focus on European, or Global investment-grade credit.
- Strong understanding of corporate financial statements, credit fundamentals, capital structures and issuer creditworthiness.
- Experience analysing corporate issuers across multiple sectors, assessing business quality, balance-sheet strength and key credit risks.
- Ability to identify relative-value opportunities across issuers, sectors and securities, with a clear understanding of credit spreads and market pricing.
- A track record of developing independent investment views and translating fundamental research into actionable recommendations.
- Strong financial modelling, analytical and research skills, with the ability to assess downside scenarios and changing credit conditions.
- Comfortable working closely with portfolio managers, articulating investment ideas and challenging existing market views.
- Intellectual curiosity, attention to detail and a genuine interest in financial markets and investment performance.
- Experience with data-driven research, quantitative relative-value analysis or Python would be advantageous, but is not specifically required.
European / Global IG Credit Analyst – London Based Asset Manager London
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European / Global Ig Credit Analyst – London Based Asset Manager employer: Octavius Finance
At Octavius Finance, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. As a leading boutique asset manager, we offer exceptional growth opportunities within the financial markets, alongside a commitment to professional development and a supportive team culture. Joining us means being part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and excellence in investment management.
