Associate, European Investment Grade Credit Research - Financials

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Associate, European Investment Grade Credit Research - Financials

Sector: Banking and Financial Services
Role: Associate
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

About this role

Associate, European IG Credit Research Analyst - Financials

Corporate Title: Associate
Business / Division: Portfolio Management Group (PMG) - Fundamental Fixed Income (FFI)
Location: London

Business Unit Overview:

BlackRock's Fundamental Fixed Income team offers an array of fixed income products designed to meet specific client risk and return profiles. Each client portfolio is tailored to reflect specific investment guidelines and objectives with respect to interest rate exposure, sector allocation, and credit quality.

Job Purpose/Background:

We are seeking a highly motivated senior Associate to join our European Investment Grade Credit Research team in London. The primary focus will be on the insurance sector, but there may be opportunities to expand into other financial sub-sectors (e.g., banks and real estate) across both investment grade and high yield to support growing platform investment needs. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our investment decision-making process by providing high-quality, fundamental credit research and insightful analysis.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Conducting in-depth fundamental credit analysis on primarily European investment-grade companies, focusing on the Insurance sector.
• Preparing detailed research reports and investment recommendations for portfolio managers and other internal stakeholders.
• Engaging with management teams, industry experts, and rating agencies to gather insights.
• Presenting credit opinions and trade ideas to the investment team.
• Tracking and analyzing bond market trends and new issuance in the related sector(s).
• Collaborating with other credit analysts and team members across different sectors.

Experience and knowledge required:

• Extensive primary analyst experience (5+ years) covering the insurance sector.
• Strong knowledge of the European insurance sector, including regulatory frameworks and capital structures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of credit rating agency methodologies.
• Experience engaging as a primary analyst with company management and external parties.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present detailed research reports to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with European bond markets is advantageous.
• Proficiency with financial data platforms and research tools.

• Proficiency in English is mandatory.

Competencies required:

• Strong interest in a career as a credit research analyst.
• Analytical thinking: Ability to process complex financial data.
• Attention to detail: Meticulous approach to analyzing financial statements.
• Problem-solving: Capacity to identify key issues and find creative solutions.
• Decision-making: Confidence in making sound investment recommendations.
• Communication skills: Ability to convey complex credit analyses clearly.
• Collaboration: Effective team player.
• Initiative: Proactive in seeking out relevant information.
• Time management: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Integrity: Commitment to compliance with regulatory requirements.

Our benefits

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment tools, education reimbursement, resources for physical health and emotional well-being, family support programs, and Flexible Time Off (FTO).

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock's hybrid work model supports flexibility while fostering collaboration. 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.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are committed to helping people experience financial well-being. Our clients are saving for retirement, paying for education, and investing in businesses. We believe in creating an environment where employees feel valued and supported.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics at law.