Job Description

Whether based in New York or working remotely, the JUNIOR CREDIT ANALYST will be a recent graduate with a passion for financial markets. The candidate will publish real time updates on new bond issues from first rumor through to pricing and reception in addition to undertaking related analysis and database maintenance. 

Other aspects of the JUNIOR CREDIT ANALYST role include assisting with the creation of various daily and weekly reports for IGM’s credit clients, while also working with senior members of the credit team on the production of additional content initiatives across all fixed income disciplines as necessary. 

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 his/her working experience and career inside our dynamic team. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fast, accurate publishing of deal terms and conditions, legal notices and other public capital markets announcements to a set format, including data entry and analysis
• Collect and circulate market talk on rumored supply, price talk, book build, distribution and reception
• Contribute to the production of IGM’s credit reports and other credit initiatives during the North American time zone
• Source and share information/content across other desks within the credit suite where required
• Further develop and maintain a deep regional contact base, cultivating sources from both sell and buy-side communities
• Eventually contribute to pre- and post-launch analysis of major deals utilizing timely and accurate market derived information (rumors, price talk, book-build and relative value analysis)

Qualifications

• An understanding of Financial Markets with knowledge of fixed income markets a plus
• Debt capital markets or syndicate experience preferred
• Excellent written and spoken command of the English language  
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Python or similar programming language a plus
• Flexible and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to cultivate relationships both internally and externally

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 PRIORITISES PROMOTIONS INTERNALLY. Our benefits include:

• Learning and development plan to assist with your career development  
• 15 days PTO, 10 days sick leave plus 9 national holidays, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday!  
• Competitive Benefits with 401k match 
• Paid parental leave 
• Commuters benefit 
• Work with a high quality of specialist products and service  
• Bright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration  
• Share-Match options - become a shareholder  
• 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 under federal, state or local law.  

This role may also be available on a flexible working schedule – please ask the Talent Acquisition team for more information.