European IG and HY Credit Analyst
22 Bishopsgate, London Hybrid
Permanent
At AXA IM our purpose, to act for human progress by investing for what matters, is central to every action we take as a business. As a responsible asset manager, we actively invest for the long-term to help our clients, our people and the world to prosper.
As a future European IG and HY Credit Analyst, you will report to the Head of Euro IG & HY Credit Research, and you will be part of AXA IM Core.
DISCOVER your opportunity
We are looking for a Credit Analyst to cover the insurance sector (& who will ideally cover non-financial corporates), who will contribute to the fixed income investment process supporting European Portfolio Managers by providing (1) fundamental credit analysis, including internal credit ratings, climate colours and analysis of ESG factors on a forward-looking basis (2) relative value ideas (3) market insight on covered sectors (4) supporting client and prospective client requests as needed.
Your role and responsibilities will include
- Provide written credit research reports/analysis supporting investment recommendations in issuers held in portfolios, including rationale for the assigned proprietary fundamental credit rating applying the AXA IM Credit Research Process as well as the assessment of ESG factors, climate colours, participation to ESARC when necessary to provide qualitative view on a given issuer.
- Support Portfolio Managers' investment decisions through trade idea generation based on bottom-up fundamental credit and relative value analysis of issuers in assigned sectors.
- Collaborate with AXA GIA-ACT to exchange ideas on market conditions and issuers in covered sectors
- Participation as required to new business opportunities (Third party RFPs/client pitches), client meetings and responding to client queries in a timely manner.
- Provide back-up to the other analysts as required.
- Perform other tasks and projects as assigned from time to time.
Your Profile
SHARE your unique expertise
We welcome different combinations of skills & experiences.
Your qualifications and experience
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration and/or Management is required.
- CFA designation, MBA or equivalent is a plus.
- Proven experience in fundamental credit analysis and bond pricing mechanisms, acquired at asset management company, investment bank and/or credit rating agency.
- Previous coverage of the insurance and corporate sectors preferred
- Understanding of ESG framework and experience in ESG analysis preferred
Your knowledge and skills
- Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
- Strong knowledge of financial statements, accounting standards and restatements
- Solid understanding of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices and issues.
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Well organized able to work with critical deadlines
- Experience in developing financial models using multi-factor inputs
- Understanding of Fixed Income Markets
We would love to know more about you. Let's connect! Send us your resume.
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