cer Financial
Hedge Fund Credit Analyst City of London Permanent Up to £95,000 cer Financial are working alongside a really interesting and progressive mid-tier bank who are based in the City of London. They are seeking a Credit Analyst to work with them on a permanent basis to work on a portfolio of Hedge Fund clientele. The Responsibilities of a Credit Analyst Will Include: Discussion of the dynamics and nature of the Client's Funds portfolio, including key risk aspects. Assessment of the Client's competitive positioning within the industry. Discussion of management strength, experience and track record and corporate governance more broadly. Articulation of the Client's strategy and investment themes and an assessment of its fund's portfolio Utilize both qualitative and quantitative skills in analysing funds and be knowledgeable about a wide variety of capital markets products including FX, credit derivatives, interest rate swaps, as well as loan products. Become knowledgeable about capital markets access in Asia, Middle East and Africa and keep current with products, economic, political, regulatory and market trends. Interact with RMs/ARMs and clients directly to gather financial statements and other information/inputs for performing quality analysis and due diligence. Responsible for credit due diligence of Hedge Funds clients, some private equity and some real money funds, including but not limited to assessing, managing, and monitoring the credit risk and facilitating market access through the proposing and setting of credit limits. Evaluation of risks associated with particular proposed transactions, where required. Completion of Group Mandate/BCA Part 1, Part 2, financial analysis, scorecards. Ensure use of appropriate calculator in alignment with Credit Policy for relevant approvals (e.g. Raptor) Complete ESR For Cat 2 lines, complete Cat 2 substantiation assessment For client requiring Master Agreement documentation, preparation, and submission of Credit Term Sheets. Documentation support on credit aspects and working with IMO on BCA reworks. Testing and Monitoring Covenants & Risk Triggers; EAR & ASTAR reporting/updates to credit. Seek pre-approval endorsements. Preparing country specific regulatory checklists (where applicable). Credit stress testing. FICC / FIRC Certification, as appropriate. Proactive monitoring of key fund or industry wide events and/or developments, as well as of covenants and risk triggers where applicable Partnering Relationship Managers in pursuing their client strategies through proactive idea generation, support in preparing materials for client discussion and through ensuring they are always fully briefed on key risk aspects. Partnering Risk through clear presentation of credit analysis and proposed credit grading. The Successful Credit Analyst Will Have: Minimum 18m -2yrs experience in credit analysis, ideally in financial institutions and especially with exposure to Hedge Funds on-boarding at financial institutions. Basic understanding of Fund types, legal structures, industry standards and general on-boarding dynamics in this specialist client space is preferred. Experience in client engagement, both internally and externally. Includes working with senior management, legal teams, external counsel, and product partners. Strong analytical ability, focused on the assessment and calibration of credit risk. Good Excel skills and ability to manipulate and access large data files. Graduates / Graduate calibre Sound knowledge of accounting, financial principles and derivatives gained by experience or qualification. MBA or CFA qualifications advantageous, but not required.
Hedge Fund Credit Analyst City of London Permanent Up to £95,000 cer Financial are working alongside a really interesting and progressive mid-tier bank who are based in the City of London. They are seeking a Credit Analyst to work with them on a permanent basis to work on a portfolio of Hedge Fund clientele. The Responsibilities of a Credit Analyst Will Include: Discussion of the dynamics and nature of the Client's Funds portfolio, including key risk aspects. Assessment of the Client's competitive positioning within the industry. Discussion of management strength, experience and track record and corporate governance more broadly. Articulation of the Client's strategy and investment themes and an assessment of its fund's portfolio Utilize both qualitative and quantitative skills in analysing funds and be knowledgeable about a wide variety of capital markets products including FX, credit derivatives, interest rate swaps, as well as loan products. Become knowledgeable about capital markets access in Asia, Middle East and Africa and keep current with products, economic, political, regulatory and market trends. Interact with RMs/ARMs and clients directly to gather financial statements and other information/inputs for performing quality analysis and due diligence. Responsible for credit due diligence of Hedge Funds clients, some private equity and some real money funds, including but not limited to assessing, managing, and monitoring the credit risk and facilitating market access through the proposing and setting of credit limits. Evaluation of risks associated with particular proposed transactions, where required. Completion of Group Mandate/BCA Part 1, Part 2, financial analysis, scorecards. Ensure use of appropriate calculator in alignment with Credit Policy for relevant approvals (e.g. Raptor) Complete ESR For Cat 2 lines, complete Cat 2 substantiation assessment For client requiring Master Agreement documentation, preparation, and submission of Credit Term Sheets. Documentation support on credit aspects and working with IMO on BCA reworks. Testing and Monitoring Covenants & Risk Triggers; EAR & ASTAR reporting/updates to credit. Seek pre-approval endorsements. Preparing country specific regulatory checklists (where applicable). Credit stress testing. FICC / FIRC Certification, as appropriate. Proactive monitoring of key fund or industry wide events and/or developments, as well as of covenants and risk triggers where applicable Partnering Relationship Managers in pursuing their client strategies through proactive idea generation, support in preparing materials for client discussion and through ensuring they are always fully briefed on key risk aspects. Partnering Risk through clear presentation of credit analysis and proposed credit grading. The Successful Credit Analyst Will Have: Minimum 18m -2yrs experience in credit analysis, ideally in financial institutions and especially with exposure to Hedge Funds on-boarding at financial institutions. Basic understanding of Fund types, legal structures, industry standards and general on-boarding dynamics in this specialist client space is preferred. Experience in client engagement, both internally and externally. Includes working with senior management, legal teams, external counsel, and product partners. Strong analytical ability, focused on the assessment and calibration of credit risk. Good Excel skills and ability to manipulate and access large data files. Graduates / Graduate calibre Sound knowledge of accounting, financial principles and derivatives gained by experience or qualification. MBA or CFA qualifications advantageous, but not required.
9fin Limited
The world's largest asset class, debt, operates with the worst data. Technology has revolutionized equity markets with electronic trading, quant algos and instantaneous news. However, in debt capital markets, the picture is completely different. It still behaves like it's in the 1980s; trillions of dollars of trades are placed over the phone, news is slow, and corporate credit information is imperfect and scattered. Our mission is to change this. 9fin's proprietary technology delivers fast and comprehensive financial, credit, legal & ESG analysis. Our clients are able to make faster, more informed decisions, win more business and most importantly, save time. Our fast growing list of clients include 9 of the top 10 Investment Banks, leading Asset Managers, Hedge Funds and Law Firms. The opportunity 9fin is looking for a senior leveraged finance / high yield capital markets lawyer to help develop its offering of leveraged loan and high yield bond covenant research and analytics. The role will report into our London office with flexibility to work from home / remotely as needed. This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced leveraged finance lawyer to use their expertise within a rapidly growing start-up environment, with much greater work-life balance than can be found in a typical law firm environment. What you'll work on Every day is different, but here's an example of the kind of things you'll work on: Reviewing leveraged finance and high yield documentation to produce commercially focused and insightful analysis on primary transactions. Writing topical reports on secondary situations collaborating closely with 9fin's team of journalists and credit analysts Writing thematic reports to explain covenant trends and innovations to our clients Answering client questions about the covenant packages of specific borrowers and issuers Using our proprietary technology to build and expand our covenant databases Working with the 9fin's engineering and product teams to develop new legal and covenant product features Delivering seminars, teach-ins and podcast segments as a subject matter expert in leveraged finance covenants Representing 9fin in the press and at industry conferences and events This role will be a great fit if you have: 8+ years of experience within a high yield capital markets or leveraged finance team at a top-tier law firm Experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating high yield bond and/or leveraged loan documentation Keen commercial awareness of leveraged finance markets and capital structures Strong technical understanding of how leveraged finance covenants and definitions operate Solid existing network of relationships within the leveraged finance community Excellent networking and relationship building skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Financial & Insurance Competitive Salary(our salary bands are benchmarked at the top end of the market) Equity options Pension (your minimum contributions are 4% with 9fin matching up to 7%) Private Medical Insurance Paid sick leave with Income Protection for long periods of illness Group Life Assurance Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work schemes Time off 25 holiday days per year Local public holidays (with the ability to exchange them for alternative days) Hybrid working model, to allow you the flexibility to decide how, where and when you do your best work Work abroad for up to 3 months a year 1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years of service Enhanced parental leave & flexible working arrangements available Training & Culture Professional learning and development budget Quarterly team socials Summer and Winter company social events 9fin is an equal opportunities employer Don't meet every single requirement? At 9fin, we are dedicated to building and promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can flourish, reach their full potential and truly belong. We recognise diverse teams produce a more creative and productive environment. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be who we're looking for - for this role, or perhaps another.
The world's largest asset class, debt, operates with the worst data. Technology has revolutionized equity markets with electronic trading, quant algos and instantaneous news. However, in debt capital markets, the picture is completely different. It still behaves like it's in the 1980s; trillions of dollars of trades are placed over the phone, news is slow, and corporate credit information is imperfect and scattered. Our mission is to change this. 9fin's proprietary technology delivers fast and comprehensive financial, credit, legal & ESG analysis. Our clients are able to make faster, more informed decisions, win more business and most importantly, save time. Our fast growing list of clients include 9 of the top 10 Investment Banks, leading Asset Managers, Hedge Funds and Law Firms. The opportunity 9fin is looking for a senior leveraged finance / high yield capital markets lawyer to help develop its offering of leveraged loan and high yield bond covenant research and analytics. The role will report into our London office with flexibility to work from home / remotely as needed. This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced leveraged finance lawyer to use their expertise within a rapidly growing start-up environment, with much greater work-life balance than can be found in a typical law firm environment. What you'll work on Every day is different, but here's an example of the kind of things you'll work on: Reviewing leveraged finance and high yield documentation to produce commercially focused and insightful analysis on primary transactions. Writing topical reports on secondary situations collaborating closely with 9fin's team of journalists and credit analysts Writing thematic reports to explain covenant trends and innovations to our clients Answering client questions about the covenant packages of specific borrowers and issuers Using our proprietary technology to build and expand our covenant databases Working with the 9fin's engineering and product teams to develop new legal and covenant product features Delivering seminars, teach-ins and podcast segments as a subject matter expert in leveraged finance covenants Representing 9fin in the press and at industry conferences and events This role will be a great fit if you have: 8+ years of experience within a high yield capital markets or leveraged finance team at a top-tier law firm Experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating high yield bond and/or leveraged loan documentation Keen commercial awareness of leveraged finance markets and capital structures Strong technical understanding of how leveraged finance covenants and definitions operate Solid existing network of relationships within the leveraged finance community Excellent networking and relationship building skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Financial & Insurance Competitive Salary(our salary bands are benchmarked at the top end of the market) Equity options Pension (your minimum contributions are 4% with 9fin matching up to 7%) Private Medical Insurance Paid sick leave with Income Protection for long periods of illness Group Life Assurance Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work schemes Time off 25 holiday days per year Local public holidays (with the ability to exchange them for alternative days) Hybrid working model, to allow you the flexibility to decide how, where and when you do your best work Work abroad for up to 3 months a year 1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years of service Enhanced parental leave & flexible working arrangements available Training & Culture Professional learning and development budget Quarterly team socials Summer and Winter company social events 9fin is an equal opportunities employer Don't meet every single requirement? At 9fin, we are dedicated to building and promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can flourish, reach their full potential and truly belong. We recognise diverse teams produce a more creative and productive environment. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be who we're looking for - for this role, or perhaps another.
Jobheron
A global leader in high performance multi-asset execution management and order management systems for equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, futures, and options is looking for a Technical Support Analyst to join their team in London. A pioneer in the field, the company is internationally recognized for introducing the world's first broker-neutral, execution management trading system, which allows clients to completely control and customize their execution workflows through a comprehensive ability to search/access liquidity while maintaining the confidentiality of their trading strategies. The company is actively seeking a Technical Support Analyst for a unique opportunity to join a growing team in their support function for their flagship product, a highly customisable multi-asset class execution management system used by some of the largest asset managers and hedge funds in the world. The role represents an excellent opportunity to gain experience in dealing with high-profile contacts and cutting-edge technology in the financial services industry. About You: As a FinTech vendor that delivers mission critical Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) to their clients it is vital that issues are resolved quickly to maintain our reputation as a market leading provider of E/OMS systems to the top Financial services companies globally. This means it's vital that you're a good communicator, who can work well under pressure and to a deadline for all support issues on our flagship product FlexTrader. Key Responsibilities: Provide support to clients globally and advise on questions and queries Monitor Clients systems so that we can provide proactive / real time alerting & updates internally and externally Investigate issues to resolution, involving other parties and escalating where needed Identify steps to reproduce issues and replicate them by setting up VMs and replaying FIX messages Liaise with clients to interpret queries for root cause analysis and propose appropriate workarounds and solutions Clearly communicate updates, timelines and manage client expectations Essential Requirements: 1+ year experience supporting an EMS or OMS 2:1 Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a numerate subject (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics) Technical knowledge and prior exposure to Linux and Shell-scripting Experience in a coding language such as C++, Java or Python Knowledge of FIX protocol Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate confidently and concisely to both business and technical clients and colleagues Ability to work under pressure while remaining calm and composed Desire to learn both the business and technical aspects of the financial capital markets in which the company operates Does this sound like you? They would love to hear from you. Click APPLY to send your CV for immediate consideration. Candidates with previous job titles and experience including; IT Support Engineer, 1st Line Support Engineer, 2nd Line Support Engineer, IT Support Technician, Service Desk Technician, Helpdesk Engineer, IT Service Desk, Linux or Windows Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Systems Engineer, Technician, Infrastructure, VMWare ESX, HyperV, Active Directory, Windows, Citrix, Exchange, SAN, Cisco, CCNA, CCNP, IT Engineer, Networks Engineer, IT Technician, Systems Engineer, Cisco, 3rd Line Support, Network Technician, Implementation Engineer, Systems Implementation Manager, C++, Java, Python, SQL may also be considered. The company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. They conduct a pre-employment screening which consists of a Criminal History, Background and Credit Check for successful candidates. IND123
A global leader in high performance multi-asset execution management and order management systems for equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, futures, and options is looking for a Technical Support Analyst to join their team in London. A pioneer in the field, the company is internationally recognized for introducing the world's first broker-neutral, execution management trading system, which allows clients to completely control and customize their execution workflows through a comprehensive ability to search/access liquidity while maintaining the confidentiality of their trading strategies. The company is actively seeking a Technical Support Analyst for a unique opportunity to join a growing team in their support function for their flagship product, a highly customisable multi-asset class execution management system used by some of the largest asset managers and hedge funds in the world. The role represents an excellent opportunity to gain experience in dealing with high-profile contacts and cutting-edge technology in the financial services industry. About You: As a FinTech vendor that delivers mission critical Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) to their clients it is vital that issues are resolved quickly to maintain our reputation as a market leading provider of E/OMS systems to the top Financial services companies globally. This means it's vital that you're a good communicator, who can work well under pressure and to a deadline for all support issues on our flagship product FlexTrader. Key Responsibilities: Provide support to clients globally and advise on questions and queries Monitor Clients systems so that we can provide proactive / real time alerting & updates internally and externally Investigate issues to resolution, involving other parties and escalating where needed Identify steps to reproduce issues and replicate them by setting up VMs and replaying FIX messages Liaise with clients to interpret queries for root cause analysis and propose appropriate workarounds and solutions Clearly communicate updates, timelines and manage client expectations Essential Requirements: 1+ year experience supporting an EMS or OMS 2:1 Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a numerate subject (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics) Technical knowledge and prior exposure to Linux and Shell-scripting Experience in a coding language such as C++, Java or Python Knowledge of FIX protocol Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate confidently and concisely to both business and technical clients and colleagues Ability to work under pressure while remaining calm and composed Desire to learn both the business and technical aspects of the financial capital markets in which the company operates Does this sound like you? They would love to hear from you. Click APPLY to send your CV for immediate consideration. Candidates with previous job titles and experience including; IT Support Engineer, 1st Line Support Engineer, 2nd Line Support Engineer, IT Support Technician, Service Desk Technician, Helpdesk Engineer, IT Service Desk, Linux or Windows Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Systems Engineer, Technician, Infrastructure, VMWare ESX, HyperV, Active Directory, Windows, Citrix, Exchange, SAN, Cisco, CCNA, CCNP, IT Engineer, Networks Engineer, IT Technician, Systems Engineer, Cisco, 3rd Line Support, Network Technician, Implementation Engineer, Systems Implementation Manager, C++, Java, Python, SQL may also be considered. The company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. They conduct a pre-employment screening which consists of a Criminal History, Background and Credit Check for successful candidates. IND123