Jobs, fresher vacancy - Junior Credit Research Analyst • UK

Company: Neuberger Berman

UK

Neuberger Berman is recruiting a trainee Credit Research Analyst to support further growth of its credit investments platform!Working within the European High Yield and Leveraged Loans team, the roll would suit a recently qualified chartered accountant (ACA) from a "Big 4" or similar environment looking to start a career in Markets / Investment Research.Based in London, the candidate would join an established team of Portfolio Managers and Credit Analysts and conduct Financial Analysis on Corporate Bond Issuers eventually specialising by sector.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a keen interest in financial markets and demonstrate the ability to quickly develop the skills required to excel as a research analyst. An excellent opportunity to join a growing team with a strong performance track record and to begin a career in Asset Management at NB.Responsibilities :- Proactively identify and implement investment ideas across coverage sectors.- Evaluate and integrate industry trends into actionable investment recommendations.- Maintain a high quality and consistent work product with respect to financial modelling, analysis of credit / industry trends, written credit reports and credit review presentations to Portfolio Managers.- Establish and maintain management / industry relationships within covered industries.Qualifications :- Good communicator; strong written and verbal communication skills sufficient to share ideas and influence portfolio outcomes along with Portfolio Managers and colleagues.- Hard-working and proactive, with the ability to independently evaluate investment ideas within covered industries and take ownership of investment performance.- Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills sufficient to evaluate company-specific and industry level data, and synthesize this information into actionable investment ideas.- Strong accounting and financial modelling experience required; degree level and ACA or equivalent qualification preferred.- Strong academic credentials and achievement.Neuberger Berman is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact onlineaccommodations@nb.com _.Learn about the Applicant Privacy Notice (https://www.nb.com/en/global/disclosure-privacy-policy) ._Founded in 1939, Neuberger Berman is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. From offices in 39 cities worldwide, the firm manages $481 billion in client assets (as of June 30, 2024) across a range of strategies-including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity and hedge funds-on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors globally.Tenured, stable and long-term in focus, the firm has built a diverse team-including 750-plus investment professionals and more than 2,800 employees in total-united in their commitment to delivering client outcomes and investment excellence. It is our people who define our culture and have enabled us to be recognized by Pensions & Investments as the first or second "Best Place to Work in Money Management" for last eight consecutive years (firms with 1,000+ employees).Neuberger Berman believes strongly that all employees are entitled to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional and safe environment. These values are the cornerstone of our firm. We prohibit any form of harassment, whether mental, verbal or physical. We do not tolerate the support of terrorist groups, acts of terrorism, or threats of violence. All who wish to be employed by the firm are expected to uphold these principles.For important disclosures: http://www.nb.com/linkedin