High Yield & Distressed Credit Analyst

About the role

We are looking for a Credit Investment Analyst to join our credit‑focused team in London. The role provides exposure to corporate debt markets, focusing on high‑yield, distressed and special‑situations opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct detailed fundamental analysis across a broad universe of corporate issuers, including high yield, distressed and special situations.
• Monitor market developments, earnings releases, economic data and company‑specific events, delivering timely investment views and recommendations.
• Generate actionable trade ideas in collaboration with portfolio managers, traders and research professionals across multiple asset classes.
• Build and maintain comprehensive financial models to assess credit quality, downside risk, capital‑structure dynamics and catalyst‑driven opportunities.
• Analyse long and short investment opportunities, integrating company fundamentals with macroeconomic themes.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of experience in credit research, fixed income investing or leveraged finance.
• CFA qualification or progress towards it is advantageous.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical abilities with understanding of complex capital structures.
• Demonstrated interest in global markets, economic developments and geopolitical trends affecting credit assets.
• Ability to make decisions and form views in fast‑moving market environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Direct exposure to investment decision‑making across a broad credit universe.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced investors and traders in a collaborative environment.
• Significant responsibility and visibility from day one.
• Dynamic role focused on generating alpha through fundamental and catalyst‑driven credit investing.