Credit Analyst

Fixed Income Emerging Markets Credit Analyst & Portfolio Manager for a fixed-term contract 7-9 months (m|f|x) ZürichCredit Analyst Vollzeit ohne Führungsaufgaben mit betrieblicher AltersvorsorgeAt Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.We are seeking an experienced fixed income emerging markets credit analyst and portfolio manager with a proven track record in credit selection, portfolio construction, and preferably fund/discretionary mandates management to support senior portfolio managers on a temporary basis (expected 7-9 months).The role is within our emerging market desk (EMFI) in the CIO Office Fixed Income (CIOO FI) team, focusing on emerging market bonds in mutual funds and discretionary mandates. This is a unique opportunity to join Julius Baer’s growing CIOO FI franchise, drive credit analysis and selection, and manage products such as:- Julius Baer Fixed Income Emerging Markets Corporate Bond UCIT fund- Actively Managed Certificate on Latin American Bonds- Other emerging market products and mandates.YOUR CHALLENGEThe CIOO FI team manages the bank’s global fixed income funds and mandates, based in Zurich, Switzerland. It supports the Group CIO, Investment Committee, and global Investment Management operations. The team comprises 15 specialists and has delivered superior risk-adjusted performance over the past five years by integrating institutional and private wealth management processes, talent, and execution, always aligning with client interests.The EMFI desk manages the emerging market fixed income sub-asset class, focusing on liquid hard currency markets globally, collaborating with other desks and regional offices. It provides strategic and tactical input on the EMFI asset class and manages flagship funds like the JB FI EM Corporate UCIT fund and Latin American bonds certificates, along with other mandates.Conduct detailed fundamental credit analysis of corporate issuers and bonds across currencies, sectors, and regions, with financial sector experience preferred.Perform sector analysis from a credit quality and relative value perspective.Manage fund responsibilities, implementing strategies per guidelines across formats.Optimize risk-adjusted performance against benchmarks and peers.Collaborate with the fixed income dealing desk for execution.Build relationships with financial counterparties, issuers, and analysts; visit issuers and perform due diligence.Conduct financial modeling, scenario analysis, and covenant analysis.Select and monitor credits for bond funds and discretionary mandates.Contribute to reports, strategy updates, investment proposals, and client meetings.Support team tasks, such as model portfolio construction and analyses.QualificationsMaster’s degree, CFA advantageous.Minimum 5 years experience as a fixed income emerging market credit analyst and/or fund manager.Deep credit, sector, and economic analysis experience in emerging markets; financial sector experience a plus.Passion for investing, risk awareness, and strong judgment.Excellent analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills.Independent, structured, and flexible working style; able to handle multiple tasks under pressure.Strong communication and presentation skills, with a market network and client interaction experience.Proficiency in English; additional languages advantageous.Ability to establish credibility and trust, team-oriented, client-focused.Strong Bloomberg (AIM), Excel, PowerPoint skills; Python and VBA experience useful. #J-18808-Ljbffr