Junior Portfolio Analyst & Trader – European High Yield/Leverage Loans

Overview

In this role you will support the European Non-Investment Grade Fixed Income desk in London, focusing on trade modelling, implementation and execution for European High Yield and Leveraged Loans. You will work within a fast-growing, cross-functional team alongside traders, PMs and credit analysts to help drive execution quality and client outcomes. The role offers mentorship from seasoned professionals and exposure to multiple business units as you grow within the fixed income franchise. You will contribute to new market opportunities and enhancements in investment workflows driven by data and AI insights.

Responsibilities

• Support European non-investment portfolio managers and traders in day-to-day trade modelling, order creation and execution
• Coordinate trade and risk modelling processes with portfolio managers and traders
• Ensure orders comply with client guidelines and liaise with legal/compliance to resolve issues
• Provide market color commentary to the desk and manage counterparty relationships
• Collaborate with client service teams to deliver timely client information and assist business development
• Attend daily trader/PM meetings and engage with multiple business units to enable growth opportunities
• Pursue primary market opportunities by liaising with syndicate desks and credit analysts

Key requirements

• 2-5 years relevant finance experience
• Interest in financial markets, macroeconomics and investing; familiarity with Leveraged Finance recommended
• Advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with Bloomberg and Aladdin desirable
• Previous asset management or sell-side experience desirable but not essential
• Strong analytical, problem-solving under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated with ability to multitask and prioritize
• Interest in applying AI, data analytics and process automation to investment workflows
• Relevant financial degree from a leading university
• CFA charter holder or participation in CFA program desirable but not essential

• interpersonal communication
• attention to detail
• self-motivation
• Excel advanced
• Bloomberg
• Aladdin

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