Leveraged Finance Credit Analyst

Job Title: Leveraged Finance Credit Analyst

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: London

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 16th May 2025

We currently have an opportunity for a Credit Analyst to join the Leveraged Finance Research team on a permanent basis in London.

As Credit Analyst, you will undertake analytical responsibilities and make recommendations in the primary and secondary markets to the Leveraged Finance team. Your research will span leveraged loans and high yield bonds.

This is an exciting time to join the Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) Leveraged Finance team which is establishing CLO platform.

About the role

• Provide high quality credit analysis, timely recommendations and informed credit comment to the Leveraged Finance team.
• Engagement in the development of RLAM’s credit research process.
• Continuous improvement regarding understanding of relative value, bond documentation and more generally leveraged loans and high yield market drivers.
• Assist in the provision and presentation of marketing materials.

About you

• Demonstrable relevant credit analysis experience (or equivalent) and knowledge of leveraged finance markets.
• Knowledge of at least one specific sector of the leveraged finance market.
• Previous experience at a CLO manager a plus.
• Qualification demonstrating competence - as required in accordance with RLAM Training & Competence Scheme.
• Good knowledge of data systems (Bloomberg, Aladdin).  
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good planning and self-management.
• Team working.
• Good problem solving and decision making.

About Royal London Asset Management

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients’ capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. 

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits  

Inclusion, diversity and belonging 

We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.