Credit Manager Research

Overview

In this role, you will conduct manager due diligence and support portfolio implementation for a global client base. You will be part of the global credit research team and contribute to research agendas, asset allocation decisions, and client-focused communication. You’ll help translate complex credit insights into actionable investment strategies and thought leadership. This role offers exposure to diverse credit markets and cross-functional collaboration within a mission-driven, excellence-focused team.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Extra WTW day
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Group income protection
• Health assessments

Responsibilities

• Conduct solution-focused due diligence across credit strategies (LDI, IG credit, emerging markets debt, high yield, loans, securitised credit)
• Shape and deliver the broader credit research agenda for global client servicing
• Active participation in the global credit research team and asset class investment committee
• Review model portfolios/multi-manager solutions and recommend asset allocation or implementation adjustments
• Contribute to thought leadership and client communications about investment views and processes
• Coordinate with Global Portfolio Management Group and client teams to surface best ideas
• Communicate investment philosophy and portfolio views clearly to internal and external audiences
• Promote excellence and efficiency; propose process improvements

Key requirements

• High degree of understanding of investment principles across credit and multiple investment management approaches
• Experience in researching and/or allocating to credit strategies
• Experience with LDI, IG Credit and other liquid credit a plus
• Institutional client-facing experience is favourable
• Understanding of client objectives and practical implementation for institutional asset pools (DB, DC, Wealth)
• People management and team development experience desirable
• Attention to detail
• Ability to delegate, own outcomes, challenge and be challenged
• Prioritisation and timely judgment in the face of imperfect information
• Strong communication to justify views internally and externally
• Focus on efficient, scalable delivery with appropriate use of AI

• Attention to detail
• Strong communication
• Collaborative mindset
• Credit research across multiple strategies
• Portfolio construction and asset allocation
• LDI and liquid credit knowledge

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