Credit Analyst - Fixed Income

About the Role:

1. Regular Monitoring of Existing Credits and Onboarding New Credits:

- Company and Sector Analysis: Conduct thorough company analysis, and study macroeconomic environments and industry outlooks to form views on sectors.

- Credit Assessment Calls: Make sell/hold calls based on credit assessments of issuers to avoid losses and help generate returns for the fund.

- Onboarding New Credits: Identify and onboard new credits based on leads from fund managers, brokers, or direct issuer contact.

- Credit Models and Regulatory Interaction: Develop credit models and interact with the Legal & Compliance (L&C) team on regulatory changes and policies.

2. Competitor Portfolio Analysis:

- Analyze competitor portfolios to identify potential investment opportunities and track recent trends in the market.

3. Communication with Sales Team and Investors:

- Market Updates: Provide regular updates on market trends and the firm's positioning regarding credits.

- Address Investor Concerns: Respond to concerns from investors and distributors about specific issuers or sectors.

4. Compliance with Audit Requirements:

- Meet various audit requirements as communicated by the Legal & Compliance (L&C) team.

Competencies needed for the role:

- Credit Analysis Skills/Experience - including financial sector

- Ability to understand broader fixed income markets

- Presentation and writing skills