Head of Credit Analysis (m/f) – Utilities and Transport

Categories: Credit Functions / 17. Februar 2015 / Experience: 7-10 Years / Industry: Financial Services /

Job Category : Credit Functions

Job Industry  :  Financial Services

An international financial services provider with headquarters in New York and London, is currently looking for a Head of Credit Analysis (m/f) – Utilities and Transport to join their team in Frankfurt am Main.

Responsibilities:
•    To lead the analyses of corporate bond issuers in utilities and transport sectors
•    To monitor news in order to notice events or trends which may lead to rating changes
•    To write research reports 
•    To conduct meetings with and analyse the creditworthiness of issuers in the sector 
•    Discussing rating recommendations with a rating committee
•    Meeting with with issuers, investors and bankers 

Qualifications and experience:
•    A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics or any relevant course of studies.Professional qualifications (e.g. ACA, CFA) are considered to be an advantage
•    8+  years of experience in credit risk, counterparty risk, credit analysis or credit research, preferably within an investment bank, rating agency or asset management company
•    A very good knowledge of utilities (electricity, gas and water) and transport sectors (land transport, airlines and shipping)
•    Fluent in English and German is absolutely essential
•    Knowledge of one additional European language is an advantage
•    Cash-flow modelling and accounting skills
•    A strong team spirit, combined with good managerial skills
This career opportunity is presented by Headhunter Investment Research.