Our client, one of the world’s largest life reinsurance companies is looking to recruit a Credit Analyst in London. This is a newly created role due to growth of the asset base and an expanding investment team in the London office. The successful candidate will undertake fundamental and relative value analysis on an independent basis, with full responsibility for assigned industries and credits within these industries.Key responsibilities:Conduct fundamental-driven credit analysis on a portfolio of non-financial names, with a focus primarily on issues in SterlingUndertake relative value analysis at both issuers and issue level to inform buy, hold, reduce or sell recommendations within portfolio constraintsProvide investment recommendations to UK and US based Portfolio ManagersParticipate in investment discussions and contribute towards credit team’s sector outlookProactively develop and maintain relationships with company management, sell-side analysts, rating agencies and industry experts to further sector knowledge and inform investment recommendationsCandidate Profile:4-7 years’ relevant fundamental credit analysis experience. Preferably from an asset management/insurance background, however rating agency and sell-side experience will also be consideredIdeally experience covering the utilities and transportation sectorsAbility to think like an investor, should be comfortable discussing investment recommendations to senior managementDegree educated; preferably in Economics, Finance, Business or related fieldCFA or other relevant professional qualificationsCollegiate mentality, ability to work in a small team environmentEnthusiastic and can-do attitudeMason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.Apply for this job#J-18808-Ljbffr