We are seeking a skilled Credit Research Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will be responsible for conducting detailed fundamental credit analysis across various issuers and sectors.
About the Role
The successful candidate will play a central role in identifying, analyzing, and driving investment ideas across the Australian dollar credit market with a focus on bottom-up credit research while contributing to top-down portfolio strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct detailed fundamental credit analysis across a range of issuers and sectors, forming clear, actionable investment views.
* Monitoring company news flow and incorporating new information into the credit view.
* Primary sector coverage – financials, infrastructure and utilities.
* Contribute to the team's credit allocation and relative value decisions, expressing conviction through data, research, and debate.
* Take ownership for maintaining issuer coverage and credit recommendations, ensuring insights are timely and relevant.
* Play an active role in refining and improving our credit research process — simplifying outputs, improving efficiency, and ensuring insights are user-friendly for portfolio decision-making.
* Work with portfolio managers to develop data-driven tools and dashboards that enhance credit monitoring, signal detection, and decision support.
* Contribute to top-down credit views, identifying key market drivers, sectoral themes, and structural trends.
* Present and defend investment recommendations with clarity and confidence across forums.
You Are Someone Who:
* Has a strong sense of ownership, curiosity, and initiative - you don't just identify problems, you seek to solve them.
* Brings conviction and commercial judgment to your analysis, backed by disciplined process and humility to learn.
* Thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving team environment, and can communicate complex ideas simply and persuasively.
* Balances analytical rigor with creativity - equally comfortable in Excel as in discussion about macro drivers or portfolio positioning.
* Is motivated by the opportunity to shape how credit research contributes to investment outcomes, not just to perform tasks.
Requirements
* Minimum 6-8 years' experience in credit research, or related analytical roles (buy-side, sell-side, or ratings agency).
* Proficiency in Excel. Experience with VBA, SQL, and/or Python/other coding languages is an advantage.
* Demonstrated ability to build models, analyze credit metrics, and translate data into actionable insights.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders.
* Tertiary qualification in finance, economics, or a quantitative discipline.
How We Work
We believe in a culture of excellence and strive for superior results through a performance culture that backs independent actions.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including an annual allowance to empower you to prioritize your personal wellbeing, study support, and commitment to supporting professional development.
We Value Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.