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