The Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities team (GFICC) at J.P. Morgan Asset Management is one of the world’s deepest and best-resourced fixed income managers, with expertise across all major fixed income sectors, including niche markets. Every investment decision in our fixed income solutions is underpinned by the proprietary research of a globally integrated team of sector specialists. Our shared research language, combining fundamental, quantitative valuation and technical inputs, facilitates the comparison of ideas across sectors and geographies. Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities manages a broad range of strategies, through funds and/or separate accounts, including broad market, long duration, stable value, intermediate high yield, emerging market debt, short and ultra-short duration, global bonds, structured products, mortgages and tax-aware strategies.
JPMAM’s European High Yield team is looking to hire a High Yield Credit Analyst to join our team, as Credit research analyst covering the European high yield bond market.
Job responsibilities
In this position you will perform a buy-side credit research role. This will entail working with our portfolio managers and fellow analysts to provide sector-based coverage of the European high yield bond market. You will be responsible for making security-specific investment recommendations derived from your coverage of three to four industry sectors. .
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Excellent understanding of high yield capital structures, bond covenants and relative value analysis.
- High degree of proficiency in financial modelling
- The CFA designation and/or an MBA degree is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in a similar role
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- The CFA designation and/or a graduate degree, such as an MBA or Masters in Finance, is preferred
