Senior Credit Analyst High Yield (m|f|x) Zürich

In 1994, brothers Kurt Fisch and Dr. Pius Fisch founded Fisch Asset Management as an independent asset management boutique in Zurich. Our core competencies are in convertible and corporate bonds. In Europe, we have one of the largest portfolio management teams for convertible bonds. Our company currently has around 80 employees. Catering to institutional investors, we offer tailored mandates and mutual funds. Entrepreneurship, co-determination, and independence are the values upon which our company culture is built. The ongoing development of each individual employee and the preservation of our unique corporate culture are deeply important to us and are actively promoted. Our modern office spaces are located in Zurich, right by the lake (Tiefenbrunnen station).

Tasks

You will be a Credit Analyst within the Developed Market Corporate Bond Team focusing on High Yield bonds. This position requires thorough fundamental credit analysis of leveraged capital structures. As a member of the team, you are expected to actively cover your assigned sectors and proactively provide investment recommendations to the portfolio manager of the High Yield strategies as well as other Corporate Bond strategies. 

• Perform comprehensive fundamental credit and relative value analysis across sectors for USD and EUR issuers across the High Yield universe
• Provide timely and action-oriented investment recommendations verbally and in writing 
• Develop relationships with the management of issuers, sell-side analysts and other market participants
• Attend conferences and visit issuers as appropriate

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• University Degree, CFA or similar preferred
• Established and demonstrable track record as a high yield credit analyst with a minimum experience of 5 years, preferably on the buy-side
• Experience in ESG analysis
• Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations 
• Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to set priorities 
• Good language skills in both English and German – or a strong motivation to learn German  
• EU or Swiss passport holders due to work permit regulations is a MUST!

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Contact

Location

Bellerive 241 / Postfach, CH-8034 Zürich