High Yield Research Analyst

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis of specific corporate issuers across European industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals
• Support the monitoring of existing issues held in client portfolios as well as new issues
• Perform in-depth analysis of cash bonds and monitor trends in the credit default swaps market
• Stay current with macroeconomic trends, fixed income market developments, and investment industry shifts

Requirements

• Proven experience in credit research, specifically covering healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals sectors
• Ability to analyze company credit fundamentals, as well as fixed income securities' covenants and indentures
• Strong understanding of credit risk premia drivers and relative value between bonds
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present technical material
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or Economics
• CFA designation is desirable

About the Company

Western Asset Management is a globally integrated fixed-income manager focused on long-term fundamental value investing. Owned by Franklin Templeton, Western Asset manages over $220 billion USD in fixed income strategies globally, leveraging an open and collaborative investment platform to deliver superior results for clients in over 150 countries.