The successful candidate will be responsible for: Analysis of investment grade and high yield/cross-over corporate bonds including detailed cash flow modelling as required for leveraged credits. Provision of new bond ideas to the Fixed Income Fund Manager Ad hoc project work relating to the broader investment team. The succesful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following : Excellent education. First Degree essential Strong mathematical skills including DCF modelling with thorough understanding of bond analytics Excellent Excel spreadsheet skills Experience of analysing credits ideally over a wide range of industrial sectors and geographies. (4 -7 years ideal) Ability to translate analysis into credible investment ideas Understanding of capital structure and covenants This is an excellent opportunity to take on early responsibility in a close knit team. It requires someone who is detail orientated but also able to be to take initiative as required and who would enjoy the demands and rewards of a developing business. You could currently be a credit research analyst on the buy-side frustrated by the limits of your role/distance from the investment process or on the sell side as a desk or corporate credit analyst keen to make a move to the buy-side. Discretionary reward will be alligned to the success of the business.