19 Oct
AllianceBernstein
London
Job description
Summary of Role
AllianceBernstein is seeking a London-based European High-Yield Bond and Loan Analyst. The Corporate Credit Research team is a global organization with team members in New York, Nashville, London, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Pune, Mumbai, Hangzhou, and Shanghai.
Our research analysts play key roles in identifying and analyzing market inefficiencies and opportunities and working closely with our portfolio managers to translate the most attractive opportunities into appropriate risk exposures in client portfolios.
Analysts specialize by market segment (Investment Grade, High Yield, and Emerging Markets)
and collaborate closely across teams to leverage their industry knowledge and specialized credit skills across all our fixed income strategies.
Responsibilities
- All aspects of research and diligence of companies, including financial, industry, ESG, and covenant analysis
- Develop an independent view of an issuer and its ratings, leveraging our proprietary ratings framework
- Provide analysis across performing and distressed credits within given sectors
- Develop and maintain a strong network of company, sponsor, sell-side and buy-side contacts
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, demonstrated through academic and professional record
- Ability to think broadly about the prospects of a business and how those could impact future value
- Relentless drive with a passion for research
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to work well both independently and on teams
- Understanding of financial statement modeling
Experience Level
10+ years of high yield / leveraged loan credit research or related investment experience .
London, UK