Junior Portfolio Analyst & Trader (European High Yield/Leveraged Loans)

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

Independent, employee-owned investment manager focused on long-term investment results through fundamental research, investment insight, and continuous innovation.

What you will do

• Support European non-investment-grade portfolio managers and traders in a cross-functional team.
• Model trades and risks, create orders, and coordinate trade implementation and execution.
• Ensure orders comply with client guidelines and work with legal and compliance teams to resolve issues.
• Manage counterparties and stakeholders while providing relevant market commentary to the trading desk.
• Work with client service on accurate and timely client information and assist with business development.
• Build relationships with syndicate desks and collaborate with credit analysts, portfolio managers, and traders to source primary-market opportunities.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of relevant finance experience.
• Interest in financial markets, macroeconomics, and investing; familiarity with leveraged finance markets is recommended.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to solve problems under deadlines, multitask, prioritize, and maintain close attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant financial degree from a leading university.
• Must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom without current or future sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Bloomberg and Aladdin.
• Asset management or sell-side experience.
• CFA charter or participation in the CFA program.
• Experience applying AI, data analytics, and process automation to investment workflows and information management.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced traders, portfolio managers, and credit analysts.
• Daily collaboration with investment professionals and business units across the organization.
• Opportunities for progression within the European team or the wider fixed income business.
• Employee-owned structure with deferred cash compensation linked to team and firm strategies.