Emerging Markets Sovereign Analyst F/M

Vacancy details

General information

Reference

2025-331  

Position description

Business unit

Investment Management - Fixed Income

Job title

Emerging Markets Sovereign Analyst F/M

Contract type

Permanent

Candriam Group Presentation

Candriam is a global multi-specialist asset manager and a recognized pioneer and leader in sustainable investment. For more than 25 years, Candriam has offered innovative and diversified investment solutions across many asset classes including fixed income, equities, absolute return, asset allocation and illiquid assets.

As a Responsible Employer, Equal Employment Opportunity is crucial to Candriam. We are committed to building the best global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We provide an inclusive work environment and support wellbeing and work-life balance.

Mission

Our Emerging Debt department is a dynamic and dedicated team of six Fund Managers and Analysts based in London.
They manage over €2bn in assets, including hard currency, local currency, and corporate bonds.

To further strengthen our capabilities, we are actively seeking to recruit a Sovereign Analyst. This new team member will play a crucial role in enhancing our analysis and investment strategies in sovereign debt.

Responsabilities

Based in London, the Analyst job description will cover:

  • Dedicated research coverage of around 25 - 40 EM sovereigns.
  • Ability to identify and manage profitable investment recommendations in EM Sovereigns.
  • Articulation of views via internal credit ratings, trade idea articulation
  • Active participation in the monthly strategy committees.
  • Communication of views to EMD Sovereign PMs and other external and internal clients.
  • Support the investment process and business development across sovereign strategies.

Profile

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Political Science, International Relations, Sustainability.
Strong interest in developing a career in EMD HC or LC.
Preferably 3 years of direct EMD Sovereign Analyst / Economist and/or broader rating agency or asset management experience, with a proven interest in sustainable investing.
Experience at the IMF would be a plus.

Skills :
Strong analytical skills, structured, self starter, creative, motivated.
Team player.
Flexible, and open to change.
Works independently to achieve results.
Strong work ethic, dedicated and resilient.
Strong communication skills, , ability to create partnerships, trust-based relationships.

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Position location

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Candidate criteria

Education

2. Bachelor's Degree / Licence - Master (BAC+3)

Minimum level of experience required

2-5 years

Languages

English (C2 - Mother tongue)