If you are a highly talented, technically strong credit analyst, who presents well and has a strong desire to become a portfolio manager with a global firm, then this opportunity must be investigated!
Our client is a dynamic, agile, and highly successful investment manager. They are looking for a seriously smart candidate who is ambitious, but also humble, and has all the attributes required to eventually be a Portfolio Manager.
Don't ignore this rare opportunity to fully utilise and expand your technical skills while being mentored and getting genuine exposure to the higher levels of portfolio management. Prove you can handle the operational and administrative aspects, and the sky is the limit. This type of broad experience and advancement potential is simply NOT available at the traditional institutions.
This opportunity would suit someone in a similar role and looking to advance quickly but is also open to someone with some of the technical skills - the desire to learn and the ability to build client relationships.
Who is our client:
- A global alternative investment management firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, London, New York, Shanghai, and Singapore.
- They invest in public and private debt, venture capital, and impact investment strategies.
- A fast-paced environment, with a flexible, family-friendly culture.
The opportunity:
- Junior Credit & ESG Analyst
- Based in Sydney
- Conduct fundamental investment research and quantitative analysis on companies and industries to assess their credit, environmental, social, and governance risk exposure.
- Analyse credit fundamentals and make recommendations for investment.
- Prepare written credit reports to be presented to the investment team for consideration.
- Conduct research and analysis on companies and industries to assess their ESG risk exposure.
- Identify ESG risks and opportunities in companies' business models, operations, and supply chains.
- Collaborate with the investment team to integrate ESG factors into the investment decision-making process. Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Develop and maintain relationships with investors, bond issuers, rating agencies, and counterparties.
- Participate in credit committee meetings to present credit proposals and provide recommendations on credit decisions.
- Be responsible for all front office administration, client reporting, platform reporting, and other general operational duties.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university, ideally with a focus on commerce, economics, or business.
- A Masters or CFA qualification would be highly regarded.
- 2-4 years previous experience in a similar role but flexible for the right candidate who demonstrates strong academic achievements, enthusiasm, and other relevant experience.
- Motivated, bright, and diligent individual who is a keen self-starter and a team player.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to develop relationships across the various stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to be flexible and prioritise in a dynamic environment to manage multiple workflows and continuously improve processes to meet both internal and external requirements.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of economics, credit analysis, financial analysis, interest rate and FX markets, and ESG principles.
- ESG experience, although highly beneficial, is not essential.
- Bloomberg experience would be an advantage.
If an opportunity like this interests you then please apply online below or call Andrew Clunies-Ross for a confidential discussion on 0467 467 848.
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