European High Yield Credit Research Analyst

ROLE PURPOSE:

The European High Yield Credit Research Analyst will provide essential expanded depth, breadth, and research support for management of Impax’s high yield and multi-sector fixed income strategies.

ROLE DIMENSIONS

Over time, the role could evolve into primary sector coverage responsibility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As directed by the assigned Senior Credit Research Analysts or the Co-Heads of Credit Research, primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Collecting and monitoring company and sector relevant data/news.
• Building and maintaining proprietary financial models.
• Participating in quarterly conference calls and communicating relevant developments in both verbal and written form.
• Making specific investment recommendations based on fundamental credit research and relative value.
• Contributing to the documentation of new investment ideas.
• Assisting in ESG related data collection, review, and analysis.

• Expand depth and breadth of high yield credit analysis by enabling the team to more cover a larger portion of the investment universe.
• Provide support and longer-term bench strength for the fixed income business.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL:

• A genuine interest in sustainable investing and the desire and capacity to integrate ESG into security analysis.
• Well-developed analytical skills with a strong understanding of financial statements.
• A high degree of intellect, curiosity, drive for continued improvement, and a passion for investing.
• Attention to detail, strength of conviction, ability to think independently, and generate original ideas and opinions.
• A desire to work in a collegial team-oriented environment and openness to discussing, sharing, and debating original investment ideas with a collaborative style.
• Succinct and clear communication skills.
• A flexible, open-minded style and an interest in gaining perspectives from various sources and people.
• Highest standards of personal honesty and integrity.
• Strong academic credentials that ideally include a desire to pursue a CFA designation.
• Strong understanding and comfort working in Microsoft Excel and Bloomberg.