We are a leading global wealth and asset manager with a strong focus on sustainable investing, seeking an experienced Credit Research Analyst to join our team.
About Us
Lombard Odier is a renowned investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services, and custody. With a history spanning over 225 years, we have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients.
Job Description
As a Credit Research Analyst for Emerging Markets, you will play a crucial role in the bond investment decision-making process for our clients and advisory teams. You will have the opportunity to significantly influence the research coverage process for Emerging Markets and gain experience advising sophisticated international clients and related advisors.
Your Mission:
* Provide independent, meaningful, and accurate credit analysis of emerging market financials and corporates under assigned coverage.
* Ancillary financial statement assessment and correlation with rating agency reports and other relevant data.
* Monitor and analyze quarterly results of covered companies.
You will be responsible for regularly publishing comprehensive research reports on the issuers covered, issuing recommendations on corporate Eurobonds within active coverage based on fundamental credit assessment and relative value considerations, preparing presentations and reports related to your coverage, and maintaining coverage scope according to client needs and market conditions.
Collaboration:
* Support front desks, including investment advisors and relationship managers, to enhance investment strategies.
* Collaborate with discretionary mandates portfolio managers in constructing and managing portfolios by providing timely credit insights and recommendations.
* Provide bottom-up input on coverage-related topics to fixed income strategists.
You will also collaborate with other analysts and investment professionals to enhance risk management practices, present credit analyses and investment ideas to clients and internal stakeholders, respond to client inquiries regarding credit risk and investment opportunities in emerging markets, ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements related to credit research and risk assessments, and contribute to the development of risk management frameworks and strategies within the team.
Your Profile:
* Master's degree in finance or business administration or equivalent.
* CFA or equivalent post-graduate education is a strong plus.
* 8+ years of experience covering Emerging Markets corporates in Credit Research (rating agencies, buy-side, sell-side, desk analyst) or Asset Management.
* Experience in Emerging Market Sovereigns would be a plus.
You should have a strong understanding of financial modeling, credit risk assessment, and valuation techniques, as well as strong analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset and a commitment to accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely, are also essential. Proficiency in Excel, Power Point, and financial software (e.g., Bloomberg) is required. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment is necessary. Fluency in English is required, and German, French, or another language would be an asset.
About Our Maison:
Lombard Odier is defined by five core values: Excellence drives us to be the best at what we do, while Innovation fuels our progress. Respect underpins every interaction, and Integrity shapes our actions. Together, we are One Team, united in serving our clients with unwavering dedication. As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment for our employees and candidates.