Credit Analyst

Department

Robeco's Global Credit team features one of the leading credit platforms with over €40bn assets under management. With an integrated network of investment teams in satellite offices in several major financial centers around the world, Robeco’s Global Credit team comprises 12 portfolio managers and 24 credit analysts globally. Our analyst team has a diverse group of professionals from all over the world. A diverse team with different backgrounds enables us to look from different angles at investment propositions and strengthen the end result for the client.

What will be the Impact of your job?

In your role as analyst you are responsible for recommending and monitoring bond investments in the banking and insurance sectors. You will put your analysis to work with portfolio managers to allocate capital across our funds and institutional mandates. ESG considerations are an integral part of your fundamental credit analysis and for this you will be supported by our Sustainable Investing (SI) center of expertise. Your investment coverage responsibilities will include a range of investment grade and high yield issuers, as well as issuers located in emerging markets, which enables us to look at a broad set of investment opportunities. Robeco offers a unique opportunity and environment for analysts to become sector specialists and supports a pathway for career analysts.

Position & Requirements

• Independently prepare detailed and thorough company and sector coverage analysis resulting in the assignment of a fundamental credit score and a concise investment recommendation for the portfolio manager
• Monitor portfolio holdings in the sector
• Spot trade ideas in your sector
• Be able to work with syndication desks and analysts of investment banks, external research analysts and company’s management on transactions
• Cooperate extensively with other analysts and portfolio managers across the credit platform
• Have a drive to integrate ESG research and assess the impact on investment theses.

What are we looking for?

• Preferably with around 3 years of relevant work experience as a financial analyst, accountant or related background.
• A Bachelor/Master’s degree with excellent study results from a top tier University in economics, business administration, accounting, finance, or a technical field (i.e. engineering)
• ACA/CFA qualification or equivalent registration or having the ambition to obtain a CFA designation
• An inquisitive mind with a critical and assertive attitude, cooperative, taking own responsibility, result oriented and innovative
• Be proactive, curious and engaged and result-driven
• Ability to present investment analyses and sector views persuasively in both written and presentation formats

Benefits of working at Robeco Asset Management:

• A salary package tailored to your qualities and experience including a competitive variable component
• Excellent secondary employment conditions
• International and ambitious working environment
• Multidisciplinary team working in a flat organizational structure
• Attractive career development opportunities with a range of opportunities to invest in your growth
• We take work-life balance seriously so room for flexible working conditions

Diversity, equity & inclusion

At Robeco, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the varied communities in which we operate. We recognize that diversity brings a wealth of unique talents, perspectives, and experiences, which ultimately lead to better decision-making and results. We strongly believe that with diversity comes diversity of thinking that leads to better decision making and better results. Everyone brings a set of unique talents and perspectives to the table.

About Us

As a Dutch asset manager operating globally, Robeco has always combined the best of both worlds. We have global reach and ambitions, while retaining our head office in our hometown of Rotterdam. Employees at Robeco share that combination: we hire and nurture people who can think internationally and put the client first, while keeping their feet firmly on the ground. We have strong links with academia, which underpin the research in our robust quantitative and sustainability investing strategies. Our people have backgrounds in finance but also in economics and geography. Likewise, as pioneers in emerging markets investing, our diverse backgrounds also add local knowledge. We offer an informal and flexible office atmosphere that gives people the room to be themselves, to grow and to perform to the best of their ability.