Senior Credit Analyst

Role Overview

We have partnered with a leading global insurer looking to hire an experienced IG & Crossover-focused Credit Analyst (5-10+ years) to join a close-knit, highly collaborative investment team, where the analysts sit directly alongside portfolio managers.

The credit team manages €2bn+ in AUM, primarily through a Buy & Maintain approach, alongside a more active & higher turnover Total Return Strategy. The focus is primarily European credit (EUR-denominated), alongside UK credit (GBP-denominated).

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and work closely with portfolio managers, rather than sit within a siloed research function. The role offers a supportive, collaborative culture, stable long-term capital and the opportunity to see your research influence investment decisions directly.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of fundamental credit research on industrials issuers across investment-grade and crossover, assessing credit quality and downside risks.

• Develop actionable investment recommendations and contribute trade ideas directly to portfolio managers across Buy & Maintain and Total Return Strategies.

• Conduct relative value analysis to identify attractive investment opportunities across covered issuers.

• Monitor issuer and sector developments, maintaining up-to-date credit views and assessing the implications for portfolios.

• Work closely with portfolio managers and fellow analysts, communicating research conclusions clearly and contributing to investment discussions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 5-10+ years’ credit research experience, with strong industrials expertise across investment-grade and crossover issuers.

• Ideally currently working in buy-side credit research, with ideas feeding directly into Long-only IG or Buy & Maintain strategies.

• Strong candidates from rating agencies, independent research providers and the sell side will also be considered.

• Strong fundamental analysis and financial modelling skills, with the ability to form clear investment convictions and communicate recommendations effectively.

• Financials and/or REITs coverage would be useful but is not essential. A CFA qualification is an advantage.

• A collaborative approach and an interest in becoming a long-term contributor to the team.