About the Role
This role focuses on emerging markets corporate credit research, requiring the development and maintenance of financial models, publication of periodic reports, and analysis of industry trends. The position involves building relationships with investor clients and issuer companies, collaborating with internal teams, and participating in industry events.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain financial models using company financial filings, local stock exchange data, SEC filings, and company press releases.
- Publish periodic reports on company financial condition and relevant news.
- Maintain a database of industry data to rank companies within their respective industries and geographies.
- Publish research on sector trends to support company/sector recommendations.
- Prepare reports and primers on industries and evolving developments (ESG, Accounting, Taxes, etc.).
- Initiate and build relationships with investor clients to develop a network of contacts.
- Develop relationships with the financial and investor relations teams of issuer companies.
- Interact regularly with the trading desk and sales teams regarding investor conversations and trading trends.
- Participate in bank conferences and seminars with issuers and investors.
- Help organize corporate and strategic access events.
- Work with other analysts within the EM team and other teams on thematic research by industry, region, or globally (cross-asset reports).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, International Studies/Relations.
- Experience in the job offered or a closely related finance occupation.
- Knowledge of and interest in international geo-political developments, particularly Middle East & Africa.
- Experience in financial modeling.
- Experience in writing research reports.
- Experience interacting with company management teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Multi-tasking abilities.
Skills
- Financial modelling
- Written research reports
- Interpersonal skills
- Multi-tasking
- Arabic (helpful)
- French (helpful)
Location
- London
Work Type
- In-office
Experience Level
- Vice President or Director level
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, International Studies/Relations
Benefits
- Private healthcare for you and your family
- Annual health screen
- Option to purchase a health screen for your partner
- Competitive pension plan
- Life assurance
- Group income protection cover
- 26-weeks paid maternity leave
- 16-weeks paid paternity leave
- Inclusive family leave arrangements
- 20 days of back-up childcare
- Access to school holiday clubs
- 20 days of back-up adult care per annum
- Ability to change core benefits
- Option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits
- Access to a wellbeing account
- Travel insurance
- Critical illness cover
- Cycle to work scheme
- Use of a flex fund
- Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline
- Virtual GP services
- Access to the Peppy App
- Access to a range of gyms, exercise classes and wellbeing Apps through Wellhub
- Access to Headspace
- Access to Calm
- Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll
- Bank will match charitable contributions
- Opportunity to give back to your community
- Opportunity to develop new skills
- Opportunity to work with new groups of people by volunteering
About the Company
- At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection.
- We drive Responsible Growth and deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
- Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth.
- We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success.
- We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths.
- Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development.
- Good conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success.
- Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religious or similar philosophical belief, political opinion, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio-economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability.
- The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.
- We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.
