Analyst - Credit Research (EMEA)

About this role

Role description:

This is an Analyst position within our European Leveraged Finance team. The candidate will report to the EMEA Head of Research and work closely with the portfolio managers in assessing credit opportunities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for rigorous credit-orientated fundamental research across the corporate capital structure and monitoring investments for High Yield, Leveraged Loan and Long/Short Credit portfolios.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct fundamental credit research across the corporate capital structure

• Work with a senior analyst in covering one or several industry sectors, analyzing and explaining economic, competitive and political drivers that impact a borrower's credit quality.

• Contribute trade ideas and discuss them with the portfolio managers, participate in relative value and trade structuring discussions

• Interact with management teams, industry sources, other analysts, sell-side analysts, and other investment professionals

• Assimilate and filter various sources of information to develop long term, well-researched investment theses on credits, sectors and issuers

• Create historical and projected financial models, analyze key financial and operational metrics, develop deep valuation

• Communicate credit opinions and investment recommendations orally and in writing to Portfolio Managers, other analysts, credit and advisory committees and external clients

Skills, experience and education:

• 1-3 years of experience in credit/financial statement analysis, with specific experience analyzing companies, fixed income securities and equity investments

• MBA or equivalent qualification in Finance with superior academic record; CFA will be an added advantage

• Advanced financial analysis and modelling skills with specific experience in one of several of the following: analyzing companies, fixed income securities or equity investments

• Strong Excel, financial modelling, and analytical skills

• Familiarity and experience with bond and loan covenants – familiarity with leveraged loan credits and syndication processes in beneficial but not essential

• Enquiring and analytically minded with a logical and thorough work ethic

• Must possess the desire and ability to work in a team-orientated environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Must be fluent in English

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Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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