Credit Analyst

About Us

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.

Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

The Base

We are based at 7 Bryant Park in the heart of NYC. And we have everything we need to work flexibly. We operate a hybrid working model, with a requirement that our Credit Analyst be in the office 3 days per week. This is to sustain our culture of innovation, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and building relationships within the business.

The Team

Schroders manages over GBP75bn in global fixed income alpha strategies, with credit at the core of our approach. In addition, Schroders oversee around GBP200bn in solutions mandates, approximately half of which are allocated to fixed income and credit. Our Global Credit Research platform, which plays a key role in within the fixed income platform, is centralized in three key hubs—New York, London, and Singapore.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Credit Research Analyst to join our Global Fixed Income Research team in New York. The successful candidate will contribute differentiated credit insights focused on US non-bank Financials.  The person will contribute to a team approach and will work extensively with portfolio managers, other analysts and support teams in NY and London and Asia. 

Objective
To create forward-looking, non-consensus research that delivers alpha to Schroders’ fixed income portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Perform fundamental analysis and financial modelling across covered names 

• Monitor performance and holdings relative to investment objectives, benchmarks and outlook

• Provide opinions/reports on relative value analysis including buy/sell recommendations to the investment team and to the global credit research team

• Provide ESG ratings for credits under coverage

• Collaborate with other debt and equity analysts and portfolio managers as the credit expert on the covered industries

• Frequently interact with portfolio managers and traders

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree

• Proven ability to form and communicate differentiated investment views

• Personable and team oriented

• Familiarity with market and research tools such as Excel, Bloomberg, PowerPoint, Capital IQ

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA or CPA 

• At least 3-5 years of research experience at a buy side or sell side institution

• Experience analyzing HY/IG non-bank financials

• Exposure to technical or programming skills

• Experience with Aladdin and other industry-standard platforms

• Established network across sell side, buy side, or issuer communities

• Demonstrated willingness to take on new sector coverage as needed

   

Compensation

Schroders offers a base salary in a range of $120,000 to $150,000 for this position.

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

We recognize potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, socio-economic background, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.