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About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Analyst to develop their career within a high-performing research environment. As the team continues to grow, we are seeking individuals with either emerging market corporate or developed market sovereign research experience to join the Global Sovereign and Emerging Markets Corporate research team. In this role, you will take ownership of fundamental credit research, producing robust bottom-up credit views and generating investment recommendations across the fixed income platform.

Responsibilities

Undertake in-depth analysis of issuers to form clear and well-supported investment opinions.
Develop and maintain financial models, including sensitivity, scenario, and stress testing, to assess credit risk.
Produce written research, assign ratings and outlooks, and identify trade opportunities across your coverage.
Monitor credit developments and provide timely updates, ensuring insights remain current and relevant.
Collaborate with broader fixed income research teams, portfolio managers, and ESG colleagues to incorporate both financial and non-financial considerations.
Present issuer views at internal forums, contribute to team discussions, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Build and maintain relationships with issuers, sell-side analysts, banks, and industry experts to strengthen insights and challenge assumptions.

Requirements

Experience gained within a buy-side asset manager, sell-side investment bank, or credit rating agency.
Confidence to challenge constructively.
Experience integrating ESG or non-financial risk into credit conclusions (or strong interest in doing so).
Strong fundamental analysis, including a demonstrable process for assessing credits.
Experience producing clear written recommendations and communicating views succinctly to investment stakeholders.
Will be 'Certified' under the Financial Conduct Authority / Prudential Regulation Authority’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).
Requires completion of regulatory background checks.
Requires annual assessment of fitness and propriety.

Skills

Emerging market corporate research
Developed market sovereign research
Fundamental credit research
Financial modeling
Written research production
Credit risk assessment
ESG integration
Communication skills
Collaboration skills

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Early stages of career

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications)
Discretionary bonus opportunity

Benefits

Generous pension scheme
29 days holiday plus bank holidays
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday
Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit
Up to 40% discount on Aviva products
Retailer discounts
Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through Matching Share Plan
Save As You Earn scheme
Supportive parental and carer’s leave policies
Flexible benefits
Cycle to work scheme
3 annual volunteering days

About the Company

Aviva Investors is the asset manager for Aviva, the UK’s leading insurance, wealth and retirement business.
Expertise in matching the right investment approach to each client’s unique needs.
Global asset management business of Aviva plc.
Manages £253 billion in assets.
1,000‑strong team across nine countries.
Focus on delivering outcomes that truly matter.
Working together and acting responsibly are central to how they operate.
Long track record in sustainable investing.
Strives to do the right thing for clients and communities.
Inclusive, supportive environment where contribution is valued, high performance is recognised, and individuals are empowered to shape their development.
Public markets teams build high-conviction portfolios based on deep research, active management, and robust portfolio construction.
Takes a long-term, global view – cutting through market noise to drive superior client returns while integrating sustainability at every step.
Responsibility built into investment processes, creating solutions fit for the future.
Has the capital, scale and influence to drive positive change in the world.
Brings together expertise from over 1,500 people in 14 countries connecting seamlessly as one team.
Innovation in sustainability.

Equal Opportunity

Aviva is for everyone: We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
Even if you don’t tick every box, we would still encourage you to apply.
We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.