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The Vice President, High Yield Credit Sector Specialist (Desk Analyst) plays a pivotal role within our Fixed Income and Credit team in London. This position involves in-depth analysis of specific high yield credit sectors, providing crucial insights and recommendations that directly support trading and sales activities. The role contributes significantly to Citi's market positioning by enhancing our analytical capabilities and enabling informed decision-making in a fast-paced trading environment. This is an opportunity to directly impact strategic outcomes through rigorous analysis and active engagement with market dynamics.
Job Responsibility:
Conduct comprehensive fundamental credit analysis on companies within assigned high yield sectors, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities
Develop and maintain detailed financial models and valuation frameworks for high yield credits, including scenario analysis and stress testing
Generate timely and actionable investment recommendations and research reports for traders, sales teams, and institutional clients
Monitor market developments, news flow, and credit events impacting covered sectors and individual issuers, providing real-time updates to the trading desk
Collaborate closely with high yield traders, sales professionals, and portfolio managers to articulate credit views and support client engagement
Participate in client meetings, roadshows, and conferences, representing Citi's credit research capabilities and engaging in substantive discussions on market outlook
Requirements:
Significant experience as a credit analyst or desk analyst, with a proven focus on high yield corporate bonds
Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and fundamental credit analysis across multiple high yield sectors
Strong understanding of fixed income markets, credit products, and market mechanics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of distilling complex financial information into clear, concise, and actionable insights
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced trading environment, managing multiple priorities effectively
CFA designation or equivalent advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master's in Finance) is highly desirable
What we offer:
27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
A discretional annual performance related bonus
Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources