Credit Research Analyst (EMEA), Portfolio Management Group, Associate
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Responsibilities
- Fundamental credit research on a defined list of Issuers. Ability to make an informed view on absolute credit risk along with risks and mitigants.
- Should be adept in writing Credit reports and able to highlight key investment criteria to make an informed decision.
- Would be responsible for preparing and maintaining financial models with projections along with comparative company analysis. Adept at preparing earnings summaries to highlight key insights and trends.
- Participating in conference calls, industry conferences, and discussions with management/rating agencies which would involve preparing questions for management, dialing into road shows and updating views on new issuances.
- Ongoing monitoring of coverage names for: restructuring, event risk, capital structure, dominant/controlling shareholders, disruption
- Working on ad hoc projects based on topical issues/trends/reforms impacting industries.
- Would also assist in tactical execution of trade ideas and portfolio management. She/He would also be responsible for preparing databases and sections of thematic reports and presentations.
Requirements
- Motivated team player and flexible in approach with ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - presents ideas in a clear, concise, and constructive manner.
- Strong Excel, financial modelling, and analytical skills
- MBA or equivalent qualification in Finance with superior academic record; CFA will be an added advantage.
- 4+ years of experience in credit/financial statement analysis, with specific experience analyzing companies, fixed income securities and equity investments
- Familiarity with financial databases like Bloomberg, Capital IQ, etc.
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Additional Information
About this role Business Description: Our Investment Grade Research Team is searching for an Analyst (Credit Research). Strong financial modelling, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills are paramount. The candidate should be capable of undertaking surveillance and/or primary credit coverage of a defined list of corporate issuers, and work collaboratively with the team in London. We welcome generalists with strong corporate credit foundations, although candidates having prior experience in Industrial sectors would be desirable. The role will be part of our Global Fixed Income team and will report into a manager locally.
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