Senior Credit Research Analyst - High Yield

About Us:

We are PIMCO, a leading global asset management firm. We manage investments and develop solutions across the full spectrum of asset classes, strategies and vehicles: fixed income, equities, commodities, asset allocation, ETFs, hedge funds and private equity. PIMCO is one of the largest investment managers, actively managing more than $1.91 trillion in assets for clients around the world. PIMCO has over 2,800 employees in 17 offices globally. PIMCO is recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

PIMCO is one of the world’s premier fixed income investment managers with thousands of professionals around the world united in a single purpose: creating opportunities for our clients in every environment. Since 1971, we have brought innovation and expertise to our partnership with the institutions, financial advisors and millions of individual investors who entrust us with their assets. We aspire to cultivate performance and leadership through empowering our people, diversity of thought, and a commitment to an inclusive culture that engages in our global communities.

Position Description:

In Europe, we manage Irish and Luxembourg Funds (both UCITS and AIFs), as well as domestic, regional and global mandates, combining deep local expertise with the breadth of our firm-wide investment resources. We have an established reputation of innovation and we continue to evolve as a provider of investment solutions across all asset classes. We have attracted and retained key professionals, in part by providing a multifaceted working environment and culture that rewards staff for excellence and their contribution.

Position Overview

PIMCO is seeking to recruit an experienced Credit Analyst to cover a portfolio of EMEA names in non-financial investment grade and high yield sectors. Credit analysts at PIMCO specialize in a number of industries and cover all levels of the capital structure including both investment grade and high yield. They report into the Head of European Credit Research and Global Head of Credit Research.

Job Functions

This position will have sole responsibility for his or her sector including handling the analysis and making the recommendations. Responsibilities include:

• Generating and proactively presenting investment ideas to Portfolio Manager
• Providing fundamental and relative value research
• Producing written reports such as company evaluations, quarterly updates, relative value analyses and industry reviews
• Responding to Portfolio Manager enquiries regarding credit concerns, market overviews, and sector changes
• Occasional interaction with clients or client service professionals

Position Requirements:

• Ideally over 5 years of experience in HY credit research
• Outstanding skills in conducting in-depth, fundamental credit research including financial modeling and relative value analysis
• Demonstrate the ability to make judgments regarding a company’s competitive position, risk and valuation
• Proactive in generating successful investment ideas, including taking the lead in advocating investment ideas and opportunities to Portfolio Managers
• Exceptional communication skills with a strong command of the English language (verbal and written skills)
• Ability to prioritise demands for time and cover the industry research with minimal direction
• Strong academic track record ideally with CFA, Accountancy or MBA qualifications

Benefits:

PIMCO is committed to offering a comprehensive portfolio of employee benefits designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Benefits vary by location but may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance and travel coverage
• Retirement savings, retirement plan, pension contribution from your first day of employment
• Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, parental leave and support, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, health club discounts, and educational/CFA certification reimbursement programs
• Community involvement opportunities with The PIMCO Foundation in each PIMCO office