Barclays
Credit Research Analyst

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Job Description
Purpose of the Role
To produce and deliver Research with differentiated market insights and actionable ideas to Barclays Clients.
Accountabilities
- Analysis of market, sector, corporate and/or economic data to help develop investment theses for your coverage universe to produce best in class Research. Research may range from individual company or sector notes, through to long dated thematic reports.
- Presentation of Research views to Barclays Clients; this can be through direct, face to face and virtual interactions, Research hosted events, and written communications.
- Engagement with Markets, Client Strategy, and other stakeholders, to raise awareness of your Research both to Clients and internally.
- Prioritise interaction with the most relevant and valuable Clients for your Research.
- Provision of insights and Research views to internal Clients to help them navigate financial markets and risks.
- Collaboration with the Supervisory Analyst, Compliance, and other stakeholders to ensure Research is produced and delivered to Clients and internal stakeholders in a compliant manner.
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- To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
- Collaborate closely with other functions/business divisions.
- Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well-developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function.
- Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives, and determination of reward outcomes.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are:
- Listen and be authentic
- Energise and inspire
- Align across the enterprise
- Develop others
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- Lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments.
- Identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialization to complete assignments.
- Identify new directions for assignments and/or projects, identifying a combination of cross-functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
- Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
- Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
- Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
- Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organization sub-function.
- Collaborate with other areas of work, for business-aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
- Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practices (in other areas, teams, companies, etc.) to solve problems creatively and effectively.
- Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
- Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
Barclays Values and Mindset
- Demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right.
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Job Role: Credit Research Analyst
Role Overview
In this role, you will be the supporting analyst coverage for High Yield and Investment Grade within the Automotive and Transportation sector, working directly with the senior analyst. You will have the opportunity to interact with investors and corporate management teams while developing financial modelling, relative value, writing, fixed income analysis, and critical reasoning skills.


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Required Qualifications
- Relevant experience in a sell side and/or buyside Investment Banking role with an understanding of Credit Research.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant academic field.
- Experience with corporate and financial modelling.
- Proficiency in programs such as Excel and Bloomberg.
Skills of Value
- Proactive and motivated individual and a structured thinker with the ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, reliability, and makes ownership a priority.
- Demonstrates a desire for continued learning.
- CFA level 1 and an understanding of Legal covenant analysis preferred.
Assessment
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.
Location
This role is located in London.
Regulatory Requirements
This role is deemed as a Certified role under the PRA & UK Financial Conduct Authority - Individual Accountabilities Regulations and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.
Our Work Experience
Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard-working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.
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