Global Credit Research Analyst - Mason Blake

A leading global asset management firm is seeking a Credit Research Analyst to join their Global Credit team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a global unconstrained credit strategy, conducting detailed analysis across the corporate credit spectrum and contributing directly to investment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform fundamental credit analysis on corporate issuers across a diverse range of sectors
• Generate and present relative value investment recommendations to Portfolio Managers
• Build and maintain financial models, prepare investment theses and draft credit notes
• Interpret sector and issuer-level insights to inform investment decisions
• Provide portfolio managers with timely updates on market liquidity, industry developments and regulatory changes that may affect issuer credit quality and pricing
• Take an active role in investment decision-making process and share own perspectives in credit investment team meetings

Candidate Profile:

• 3-7 years of experience in corporate credit research, gained at a respected buy-side or sell-side firm
• Strong understanding different credit products and markets
• Excellent academic credentials
• Technical skills such as coding (Python, VBA or similar) is beneficial, though not essential
• Excellent analytical skills and the capacity to process and interpret complex information quickly
• Clarity and conviction in expressing informed opinions
• Collaborative, client-oriented mindset
• Ability to establish and sustain strong professional relationships

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.