ESG Credit Analyst (190005S3)

Description

The ESG Credit Analyst will support Fixed Income Portfolio Managers' investment decisions based on fundamental bottom-up and sector analysis incorporating ESG factors into the credit analysis.

Key responsibilities:
• Support Fixed Income Portfolio Managers' investment decisions based on bottom-up ESG and fundamental credit analysis of the issuers and sectors covered
• Anticipate evolution of credit profiles through in-depth sector knowledge, financial forecasting etc.
• Provide written reports including in-depth extra-financial analysis, assigning proprietary fundamental ratings and recommendations for assigned companies, applying the AXA IM Credit Research Process
• Participate in client meetings and pitches
• Provide back-up to the other analysts as required
• Assigned coverage includes French, Benelux, Australian, Canadian and Japanese banks

Qualifications

Education/Qualifications:
• Post-graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration and/or Management is required
• CFA designation or equivalent is preferred

Experience:
• Experience of fundamental and ESG credit analysis, acquired at asset management company, investment bank and / or rating agency

Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, accounting standards and restatements
• Deep knowledge of banking/covered bond sector is required, including of related regulatory developments
• Solid understanding of Environmental, Social and Governance practices and issues
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in English

Competencies:
• Ability to explain in a clear and concise manner his/her credit views to Portfolio managers is required
• Ability to present and defend ideas on continuous improvement of the credit research process is preferred
• Team player/ability to work successfully as part of an international/multi-local team