Credit Analyst Leveraged Finance
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Credit Analyst
Contract type: Permanent
Location: London
Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based
Closing date: 15th April 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join Royal London Asset Managements Leveraged Finance Research team as our Credit Analyst. This will be a key role in the continued growth of our CLO platform. Youll work at the heart of investment decisionmaking applying rigorous credit analysis to help shape portfolios and support longterm clientfocused outcomes.
Were looking for a professional who combines strong analytical capability with intellectual curiosity commercial awareness and a collaborative mindset. This is a fantastic opportunity for a credit professional who wants to deepen their expertise in leveraged finance while gaining exposure to a growing highprofile CLO platform within a supportive and purposedriven organisation.
About the role
- Deliver highquality credit analysis across a broad range of sectors providing timely recommendations and clear credit commentary to support the Leveraged Finance teams investment decisions.
- Apply strong fundamental credit analysis skills to assess risk value and relative opportunity across primary and secondary markets.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of RLAMs credit research process sharing best practice and supporting the growth and development of junior members of the research team.
- Maintain and continuously deepen understanding of fixed income markets and wider financial markets ensuring analysis remains current robust and forwardlooking.
- Operate to the highest professional and ethical standards with full adherence to RLAMs compliance policies regulatory requirements and internal procedures including the ongoing maintenance of Fitness & Propriety.
About you
- Good working knowledge of market data and analytics platforms
- Solid understanding of credit markets including credit risk drivers and market dynamics
- Broad knowledge of fixed income markets and how credit sits within the wider asset class
- Working knowledge of credit derivatives and their role within credit markets
- Proven credit analysis experience
- Demonstrable experience analysing leveraged loans
- Strong analytical capability with handson experience conducting fundamental credit analysis
About Royal London Asset Management
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) part of the Royal London Group is one of the UKs leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients capital exercising their rights and influencing positive change.
Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive responsible enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered Trustworthy Collaborate Achieve.
Weve always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance.
Inclusion diversity and belonging
Were an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected whatever their background.
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About Company
From Pensions to Retirement, Savings, Investments and Life Insurance, Royal London has been helping people plan for life’s financial milestones since 1861.
