Listed Credit Analyst

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Listed Credit Analyst to join this growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, with expertise in credit analysis, investment research, and deal implementation.

POSITION INFO:
This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-performing environment where your insights will directly influence investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investment & Credit Analysis:
• Conduct financial, risk, and operational reviews of new and existing counterparties and listed debt instruments.
• Perform global and local investment research, including industry, economic, and company-specific analysis.
• Assess Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) and non-financial factors.
• Utilize credit ratings, spread levels, and market trends to develop credit trading and pricing strategies.
• Provide investment recommendations (oral and written) to the Credit Committee.
• Regularly review existing transactions to evaluate risks and returns, advising on hold/sell/buy strategies.
• Deal Origination & Structuring:
• Proactively identify and pursue investment opportunities in the listed credit and secondary markets.
• Source and analyze new deals, ensuring alignment with client fund objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with intermediaries.
• Play an active role in negotiating and structuring deals, including DMTNs to ASISA standards.
• Collaborate with legal advisors to ensure robust legal protections in deal documentation.
• Portfolio & Data Management:
• Maintain an information-rich database of listed credit counterparties and assets.
• Ensure accurate and timely investment-related data for portfolio decision-making.
• Contribute to valuation processes, ensuring the correct application of valuation methods and enhancing models.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Thought Leadership:
• Participate in internal projects related to listed bonds, process improvements, and ASISA initiatives.
• Contribute to client presentations, discussions, reports, newsletters, and marketing content.

• Essential: BCom Finance Honours (or equivalent).
• Advantageous: CA(SA), CFA candidate, or similar professional qualifications.
• Prior experience in asset management, particularly in listed credit or equity analysis, deal implementation, monitoring, and instrument valuation, is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the industry.
• A keen interest in listed companies and a personal commitment to investing.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and a strong team player.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.