Credit Analyst/Junior Portfolio Manager - Fixed Income

BlueOrchard is a leading global impact investment manager and a member of the Schroders Group. As a pioneering impact investor, the firm is dedicated to generating lasting positive impact for communities and the environment, while aiming at providing attractive returns to investors. BlueOrchard was founded in 2001, by initiative of the UN, as the first commercial manager of microfinance debt investments worldwide Today, the firm offers impact investment solutions across asset classes, including private debt, private equity, sustainable infrastructure, and listed debt. Through our investments, we connect millions of entrepreneurs in emerging and frontier markets with investors with the aim to make impact investment solutions accessible to all and to advance the conscious use of capital. Being a professional investment manager and expert in innovative blended finance mandates, BlueOrchard has a sophisticated international investor base and has established itself as a trusted partner of leading global development finance institutions. To date, BlueOrchard has invested over USD 10 billion across more than 100 countries. As of December 2023, BlueOrchard has facilitated access to financial and related services for over 280 million underserved people in emerging and frontier markets. Become part of this unique success story and join our fast-growing company in Zurich, Switzerland as

Credit Analyst/Junior Portfolio Manager – Fixed Income

The Public Debt Investment Solutions Team is responsible for the portfolio management of impact investment funds and mandates of BlueOrchard, including developed, emerging and frontier markets bonds, green bonds and impact bonds portfolios. We are now looking to add a Credit Analyst/Junior Portfolio Manager to our growing fixed income practice and strengthen our team in Zurich, Switzerland.

Key tasks

• Credit analysis of issuers in Emerging Markets and Developed Markets;
• Portfolio monitoring, reporting and analysis for internal and external requests, supporting business development, impact management and board level activities;
• Conducting various tasks related to portfolio analysis, including macro and market research;
• Supporting the development of new portfolio management tools and initiatives;
• Working closely with portfolio managers with the opportunity to move into a PM role.

Required skills and experience

• 3-7 years of relevant work experience in fixed income;
• Deep understanding of fundamental credit analysis;
• Experience in performing credit analysis with a background in Emerging Markets is a plus;
• Experience in active decision making and portfolio management is a valuable asset;
• Top academic credentials (MSc preferred), with emphasis on Finance, Economics, Mathematics or similar;
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills in English;
• Strong quantitative & IT skills.

Your personal profile

• Ability to formulate independent opinions;
• Passion for sustainability and impact investing in Emerging and Frontier Markets;
• Demonstrated self-starter with excellent work ethics and positive energy;
• Team player with an ability to work across different teams/offices in a multi-national/cultural environment;
• Ability to work efficiently and adhere to tight deadlines;
• High degree of responsibility and accountability, attention to detail.

What we offer

• Work in a global and fast-growing company with a true commitment to its mission of fighting global poverty and climate change;
• An entrepreneurial culture, offering multiple opportunities for learning and development;
• A dynamic and multicultural team spread around the globe;
• Attractive compensation and exciting career opportunities.

Please apply in ENGLISH, including CV and cover letter via www.blueorchard.com/about-us/careers/
Kindly note that only online applications received through our Careers - BlueOrchard will be taken under consideration. Please note that BlueOrchard is not sponsoring work permits for the candidates.

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