Credit Analyst - Investment Research & Portfolio Strategy

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced credit research professional to join the investment team of a global asset management organisation in Japan. This role focuses on fundamental credit analysis of Japanese corporate bond issuers, generating investment recommendations for portfolio managers, and contributing to the development of investment ideas across credit markets.

The position offers significant exposure to corporate credit research, ESG-integrated analysis, issuer engagement, and collaboration with both local and international investment professionals.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct fundamental credit analysis on primarily Japanese corporate bond issuers, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative assessment frameworks.
- Produce ESG-integrated credit research reports and internal credit ratings, including report writing in both Japanese and English where required.
- Perform industry and sector analysis to support issuer-level credit assessments and investment decisions.
Analyse capital structures, covenant packages, subordination features, and other structural credit considerations.
- Evaluate relative value opportunities through spread analysis, market intelligence, and fundamental research to provide timely investment recommendations to portfolio managers.
- Engage with bond issuers, investor relations teams, rating agencies, and external research providers to gather market and company insights.
- Participate in stewardship and ESG engagement activities with portfolio companies.
- Prepare regular market, portfolio, and research reports using financial market data sources, as well as presentation materials for internal and external audiences.

Why This Opportunity May Appeal to You:
- Direct influence on investment decisions through credit recommendations.
- Exposure to a broad range of Japanese corporate issuers and sectors.
- Opportunity to combine credit research with ESG-integrated investing and stewardship activities.
- Regular interaction with issuers, rating agencies, and investment professionals across global teams.
- A role suited to professionals who enjoy independent research, investment idea generation, and active participation in portfolio outcomes.

Employee Benefits:
Social insurance and statutory benefits in accordance with Japanese law. Additional benefits are available and can be discussed during the recruitment process.

- Minimum 4 years of experience in credit analysis, credit risk and/or equity research within a financial institution, asset manager, securities firm, bank, or rating agency.
- Strong analytical capability across corporate credit fundamentals and financial statement analysis.
- Fluent Japanese language skills.
- Business to Fluent English communication and writing skills.
- Ability to formulate independent investment views and communicate recommendations clearly.
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

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