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About the Role

The Senior Investment Analyst will be responsible for the analytical oversight of a portfolio of companies, utilizing fundamental research, financial ratio analysis, and relative value considerations to generate trade recommendations across various credit instruments for Portfolio Managers. This role involves covering investment grade and high yield issuers, leading ad-hoc projects, and representing research in client meetings.

Responsibilities

Analyze companies within industry subsectors regarding firm-specific operational and financial performance.
Assess broad industry trends and their investment implications.
Build and maintain financial models, including forecasts.
Attend company and industry presentations, liaise with sell-side contacts, and build relationships with market participants.
Analyze various credit instruments to provide specific investment recommendations to portfolio managers.
Produce written and verbal research to support trade recommendations.
Participate in daily, weekly, and quarterly Research meetings, as well as ad-hoc Investment Committee meetings.
Analyze and communicate key differentiating factors within corporate bond documentation and capital structures.
Effectively communicate credit recommendations and trading ideas to Portfolio Managers.
Lead weekly research meetings.
Supervise more junior Credit Research team members.
Work with portfolio managers and other Research analysts on ad hoc projects.
Represent Allspring’s research capabilities at client and/or consultant meetings, and industry conferences/events.
Perform any other reasonably required tasks.

Requirements

Relevant degree and/or investment qualifications.
At least 10 years of relevant industry experience in credit research.
Prior experience covering high-yield credit is an advantage.
Proven understanding of various credit instruments (e.g., bonds, hybrids, loans, CDS).
Understanding of bond pricing, general market technicals, and relative value drivers.
Ability to lead meetings with issuers and regulators.
Professionalism in dealings with external counterparties, including clients.
Effectively communicate credit recommendations and trading ideas to senior Investment Committee members.
Confident in speaking with internal and external stakeholders across various levels.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
Exercise judgment in time management and prioritization of work.
Attention to detail.

Skills

Fundamental research
Business risk analysis
Financial ratio analysis
Relative value considerations
Credit instruments analysis
Financial modeling
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Time management
Prioritization
Attention to detail

Location

London, UK

Work Type

Hybrid
In-office 4 days per week

Experience Level

Senior
At least 10 years of relevant industry experience in credit research

Education Level

Relevant degree and/or investment qualifications
CFA or equivalent (preferred)

About the Company

Allspring Global currently invests in or is likely to take a trading position in companies.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.