Senior Emerging Markets Credit Analyst (open to remote)

Overview

A senior-level Emerging Markets credit analyst position is available to provide primary coverage for sovereign, corporate, and quasi-sovereign credits domiciled in Emerging Markets. This role involves a high degree of autonomy and responsibility for investment recommendations within portfolio constraints and a risk management framework. The position reports to the head of Emerging Markets Debt based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sophisticated fundamental credit analysis on a portfolio of financial and non-financial issuers across multiple Emerging Market jurisdictions independently.
• Evaluate issuer creditworthiness and make investment recommendations including buy, sell, and hold decisions supported by detailed and insightful analysis aligned with risk-reward parameters.
• Develop and utilize extensive financial models to explain earnings, balance sheet expectations, and ratings trajectories for issuers and sovereigns.
• Lead efforts to ensure uniform application of credit culture across the credit and investment departments.
• Mentor and develop junior analysts.
• Communicate investment recommendations clearly through written reports and oral presentations.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of regulatory frameworks, credit securities pricing, and relative value across various countries and sectors.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with company management, sell-side analysts, rating agencies, buy-side investors, and industry experts.
• Perform sector and portfolio analysis to support risk reporting and other tasks assigned by portfolio managers, traders, or senior credit analysts across UK, Asia, and US teams.
• Actively contribute to investment discussions, sector outlooks, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with analysts, portfolio managers, and traders globally and contribute to group-wide projects.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience including at least 6 years relevant Emerging Markets experience

OR

• MBA or CFA designation with 7+ years of experience including at least 6 years relevant Emerging Markets experience

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA designation
• Experience with Bloomberg and BlackRock platforms
• Lived experience in an Emerging Market

Skills and Abilities

• Strong intellectual curiosity and desire to understand complex investments in a dynamic environment
• Advanced analytical skills applicable to both qualitative and quantitative data
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to absorb and apply information efficiently and accurately
• Adaptability to new methods and ability to work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong prioritization skills to meet deadlines and maximize effectiveness
• Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse stakeholders locally and internationally

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $150,770 to $224,640, varying based on knowledge, skills, experience, and market location
• Eligibility for an annual bonus plan
• Some positions may participate in a long-term equity incentive plan
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and other employee benefits

Location

• St. Louis, Missouri, USA