Curmi & Partners Ltd is looking to enhance its Research team and is searching for a highly motivated and energetic candidate in the Fixed Income space to complement its technical team of analysts.
Fixed Income Analyst
The primary responsibilities of the Fixed Income Analyst will include:
- Monitor and analyse developments and trends in both global and local financial markets, with a particular focus on fixed income markets;
- Implement credit research analysis on corporate debt, and where relevant on sovereign debt; using all information available;
- Follow interest rate movements and central bank policies, and their impact on the wider fixed income market
- Identify, select and recommend fixed income investment opportunities based on market research and fundamental analysis, whilst guided by the relevant investment strategy;
- Prepare research reports for both internal use and for distribution to clients, detailing relevant insight on the financial profile, ratios, credit metrics, risks;
- Attend investor calls and financial intermediary meetings, and where relevant interact with management of issuers;
- Maintain and develop relevant financial data and ratios, using spreadsheets and financial models;
- Contribute to asset allocation discussions and decisions, by preparing relevant material on the markets, performance of asset classes, expected returns and risks;
- Assist the team generally to achieve its objectives, including by performing any routine tasks where deemed necessary;
Requirements
- University qualification in finance, banking, economics or a related degree
- Further specialised qualifications, in particular the CFA , will be considered positively
- Detail oriented and diligent approach
- Strong financial analysis skills
- Keen interest in, and understanding of, trends in financial markets and economics
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Aptitude for teamwork and interpersonal skills
Please apply via email to David Curmi on dcurmi@curmiandpartners.com