Junior Credit Analyst - Financial Service (No Experience required)

Job Description

IGM is looking to fill a junior reporter role to pro-actively source and publish real time updates on new bond issues from first rumour through to pricing and related intelligence. In addition, successful candidates will contribute to the expansion of our new issues database and the production and delivery of various Excel spreadsheet context initiatives as requited. The successful candidate will also progress to producing deal previews and review reports as well as broader industry pieces as their understanding of the credit market increases as part of their development.

A solid written and spoken command of the English language is essential. Pro-actively calling market participants and being able to write fast in an accurate and dependable manner is also pivotal.

The ideal applicant should be enthusiastic and willing to learn, work well within a team as well as independently and be strongly motivated to shape her/his working experience and career inside our growing team.

We will consider the attitude and the determination of our applicants over direct experience and academic background. However additional skill-sets of great interest could include journalists, analysts and industry practitioners, with a prior focus on Asian markets.

• Real-time coverage of Asian bond markets, including USD plus regional/local currency issuance.
• Fast, accurate publishing of deal terms and conditions to a set format, including data entry.
• Proactive correspondence with bank syndicate desks, borrowers and investors in order to break deal updates ahead of our competitors.
• Further developing and maintaining a deep regional contact base, cultivating sources from both sell-side (bank) and buy-side (investor) communities.
• Eventually contributing to pre- and post-launch analysis of major deals utilising timely and accurate market derived information (rumours, price talk, book-build and pricing analysis versus comparables).
• Providing cover for colleagues across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English language).
• Fast and accurate typing.
• An enquiring mind and a flexible attitude. Must be a team player.
• Excellent telephone manner and the ability to foster relationships both internally and externally.
• Foreign languages will be of benefit, particularly conversational and business Chinese language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (macros and charting), Word, Power Point

Additional Information

Why work at Informa

Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates, we are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritize promotions internally. Our benefits include:

• Learning and development plan to assist with your career development
• 20 days annual leave and a day off for your birthday!
• Competitive Benefits
• Work with high quality specialist products
• Bright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration
• Regular social events and networking opportunities

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.