Credit Research Lead - Industrials

About the Role:

We are hiring for a prestigious global investment management firm seeking high-calibre investment research professionals for its Credit Research team.

The role involves providing fundamental research and analytical support to global investment strategies, with a focus on individual company-level (single-name) investment analysis across US and European markets.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in either Fundamental Corporate Credit Analysis or Equity Research, supported by excellent financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct fundamental company-level credit or equity research across US and European markets.
• Analyse individual companies (single-name exposure), evaluating financial performance, business models, competitive positioning, and industry dynamics.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including financial projections, valuation models, and scenario analysis.
• Assess capital structures, leverage, liquidity, cash flows, debt servicing capabilities, and creditworthiness.
• Perform company valuation, peer benchmarking, sensitivity analysis, and investment assessments.
• Develop in-depth research reports, investment recommendations, and analytical insights to support global investment strategies.
• Track company performance, industry developments, and key financial and operational indicators.
• Collaborate with global investment and portfolio management teams to support investment decisions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• An MBA in Finance or an equivalent professional qualification (CFA/CA), together with 5 - 15 years of experience in Fundamental Corporate Credit Research or Equity Research.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and fundamental investment analysis skills.
• Prior experience covering the Industrials sector, preferably across US or European markets.
• Experience analysing individual companies (single-name research/exposure), rather than only portfolio-level analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, business fundamentals, capital structures, and valuation methodologies.
• Ability to independently conduct detailed company research and develop investment views.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.

Ideal Candidate Background:

Professionals currently working in:

• Fundamental Corporate Credit Research
• Buy-side Credit Research / Investment Research
• Sell-side Equity Research
• Industrials Equity Research
• Corporate Credit Analysis with individual company coverage

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• High-calibre investment analysts with strong fundamental research capabilities.
• Candidates with exposure to US or European companies and markets.
• Professionals with deep single-name research experience and the ability to develop independent investment opinions.
• Prior experience in the Industrials sector will be highly preferred.