Job purpose:
- The ESG/Credit analyst contributes to the fixed income investment process by providing bottom-up and sector analysis incorporating ESG factors into the credit analysis.
Your Responsibilities:
- Support Fixed Income Portfolio Managers’ investment decisions, primarily based on bottom-up credit and ESG analysis of the issuers and sectors covered
- Anticipate evolution of credit profiles through in-depth sector knowledge, financial forecasting etc.
- Provide written reports including proprietary fundamental ratings and recommendations for assigned companies, applying the AXA IM Credit Research Process
- Sector coverage to include European Autos, Retail and UK utilities
- Participate in pitches and client meetings
- Provide back-up to the other analysts as required.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Post-graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration and /or Management is required
- CFA designation or equivalent is preferred
- Experience of ESG and fundamental credit analysis, acquired at asset management company, investment bank and / or rating agency
- Strong knowledge of financial statements, accounting standards and restatements
- Solid understanding of Environmental, Social and Governance practices and issues.
- Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
- Fluency in English.
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