CLO/ABS Analyst - Hedge Fund

We are seeking a highly motivated Developed Markets Corporate Credit Analyst to join our growing credit platform, contributing to both hedge fund and CLO investment strategies. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong fundamental credit expertise, a proactive mindset, and a desire to help build and scale a best‑in‑class credit franchise.

Fundamental Credit Coverage

• Conduct deep, ongoing fundamental analysis on a portfolio of issuers across the capital structure, including both leveraged loans and corporate bonds.
• Monitor key business, financial, industry, and market developments to inform investment theses and risk assessments.
• Deliver timely insights on credit trends, catalysts, and relative value opportunities.

CLO Platform Development

• Play an integral role in the buildout of a new CLO investment platform in collaboration with senior portfolio managers and capital markets leadership.
• Evaluate primary and secondary loan opportunities, develop investment cases, and present recommendations to the CLO Investment Committee.
• Support portfolio construction and positioning by providing consistent, high‑quality issuer analysis.

Hedge Fund Credit Strategy Contribution

• Contribute to core fundamental credit strategies with a focus on primary issuance and short‑duration opportunities.
• Identify relative‑value and distressed investments and prepare trade ideas for review by the Head of Fundamental Credit.
• Assist in implementing approved trade ideas and monitoring performance post‑execution.

Primary Market Engagement

• Help strengthen the firm's presence in the credit primary market by actively analyzing new issue transactions across sectors.
• Generate reverse inquiries with bank syndicate desks to source differentiated deal flow.
• Participate in wall‑crossing processes where appropriate, ensuring adherence to compliance and information‑handling protocols.

• 3-8 years of fundamental corporate credit experience, ideally within a buy‑side investment firm.
• Strong analytical capabilities and familiarity with complex capital structures.
• Experience covering both leveraged loans and high‑yield bonds is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to generate investment ideas and articulate them clearly in written and verbal formats.
• Highly proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• London‑based or willing to relocate.

Please apply today to learn more about this opportunity.