Corporate Analyst, Emerging Market Debt – Global Fixed Income – London

Job description

Corporate Analyst, Emerging Market Debt – Global Fixed Income – London

The Role

We are looking for an analyst to take a leading role in EM Corporate analysis to join the Emerging Market Debt team. As a large and experienced EMD manager this is an exciting opportunity to join a team with very strong foundations in a role that has specific focus on two key areas of strategic growth in both our Hard Currency Corporate fund and our EMD solutions capabilities. Our investment approach in Hard Currency relies heavily on a dynamic relationship between fund managers and analysts to identify the best investment opportunities and which we believe makes this a rewarding and interactive role that can directly influence investment outcomes.

The Team

We are a global team that manage a total of $13.4bn across HC Corporate, HC Sovereign and LC Sovereign pooled funds as well as segregated and regional mandates.

Responsibilities

· Undertaking independent Corporate research / strategy / analysis across global emerging market corporates based on an established investment framework.

· Helping to determine the investment focus list and providing analysis via formal and informal updates

· Driving strong investment outcomes based on robust qualitative and quantitative assessment

· Leading the development of an analysis/research process in collaboration with fund management colleagues

· Working with Sovereign analyst team to deepen knowledge of country drivers of company fundamentals

· Working with the Global Research team, Multi-Asset colleagues and Global Emerging Market Equities teams on country and sectoral views

· Developing relationships with Emerging Market Debt corporate issuers

· Ensuring that all research / strategy / analysis work and supporting recommendations adheres to the highest ethical, business and legal standards.

· Collaborating with colleagues and fund managers to develop and implement strategies to manage risk while enhancing fund performance.

· Engaging with AI colleagues in business development and client relationship management, especially with the larger prospects / clients.

Requirements

Essential

· Either a relevant degree (economics, finance, accounting or related discipline) or able to demonstrate a suitable depth of intellectual rigour and maturity.

· IMC or equivalent; or recognized historical knowledge, experience and/or qualification.

· CFA, CPA or equivalent.

· Widespread asset management industry experience with evidence of research and/or investment ideas that have contributed to superior, risk-adjusted results.

· Mature and proven judgment in analysis and strategic insight.

· Great practical experience in applying learnt techniques in a financial market environment.

· Quickly able to develop and build relevant modelling tools and to practically apply theoretical and complex techniques.

· Authoritative within area of expertise along with a good level of generalist knowledge; for example: Excellent knowledge of Econometrics / macro strategy, or Knowledge of issues and developments in asset class specialism and risk analytics, or Comprehensive knowledge of financial statement analysis and accounting expertise, including financial modelling, balance sheet analysis, distressed asset valuation, .

· Skilled problem solver, who can utilize outstanding analytic and decision-making skills.

· Great all-round communicator who can deploy the most appropriate tone and method to best suit the recipient.

· Energetic and forward thinking with the highest ethical and professional standards.

About us

We are a global asset manager with broad and deep expertise across all major asset classes. As part of the Aviva Group – the UK's largest insurance company – we are uniquely positioned to combine our insurance heritage with our investment capabilities to deliver the outcomes that matter most to today's investor.

Today's investors are asking more questions than ever. They expect more from their asset managers. They want joined-up thinking fit for an interconnected world; integrated solutions with their needs firmly at the heart. We're challenging ourselves to respond to these new expectations – as well as the changes taking place in our industry and the world around us. About us

Inclusion and diversity

More than 1,500 people work across the globe, bringing it all together for today's investor. True integrated advantage starts with our culture.

When everyone feels part of a unified team, in an environment of fairness, inclusion and positivity, we all achieve more. Integrated advantage is created when everyone feels stronger together - with no barriers to their ability to contribute, collaborate and succeed. Our Culture

You will be assessed against the Aviva values: care more, kill complexity, never rest and create legacy.