Senior Credit Analyst

Are you passionate about Fixed Inocme markets? The corporate bond team looks at Investment Grade and High Yield rated issuers globally with the aim to analyse companies, their environment and finding the best value for our clients.
For our Fixed Income Boutique in Zurich, we are looking for a Senior Credit Analyst (HY/IG) who will help support the corporate bond team.

What would your role be? 

• Identifying opportunities in the global high yield bond market (mostly BB and B) but also in the BBB part of the Global investment grade market.
• This includes screening for opportunities, performing single-name credit analysis, sector coverage of the respective markets and performing relative value analysis.
• Assisting the management of high yield mandates.          
• Contributing to fund and mandate performance targets by makng profitable investment recommendations and trade ideas.
• You will be part of a Fixed Income team with colleagues in Zurich, New York and Hong Kong. 

What are we looking for?

• Excellent sector and credit analysis skills in the high yield and XOVER market segments.
• Strong understanding in both corporate fundamentals and market technicals. 
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as credit analyst with a high yield background.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint skills.
• Language: English and German.
• University degree or equivalent education.
• CFA qualification would be advantageous.

• Ability to synthesize information and connect the dots.

• Strong communication skills and thrive under pressure.
• Structured and solution-based approach to work.
• Open-minded, resourceful, self-motivated and a team player.

What do we offer?

• Experienced, diverse team in an international environment.
• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.
• Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels.
• Collaborative spirit with opportunities to learn and thrive.

We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. By 2030, we want to be known as one of the leading and most trusted global investment firms. We have 2,300+ engaged professionals, based in over 25 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich.

We are both majority family-owned and publicly listed. Our capacity for long-term focus, on topics such as sustainability, is underpinned by the security of the family’s 100-year commitment. Driven by an ownership mindset, you can unlock your potential and translate insights into opportunities. We are hiring talented individuals who are determined to deliver in a changing world and who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Do you want to be Vontobel?

Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.

If you have any questions you can contact us through our contact form.