Credit Market Analyst - job 1 of 2

We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100. Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections.

We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programmes for individuals and businesses.

This role is based in our 605 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10158, USA office 

Position Overview: Informa Global Markets is hiring an analyst for its US Credit team. Applications are invited from reporters, market analysts and practitioners with a broad experience of DCM as well as the wider context across related markets and adjacent asset classes.

Focus areas will include providing real-time, insightful content to tight deadlines that leverages from, and showcases IGM’s new issue data, which also helps our customers stay abreast of market conditions while informing better and faster decision making.

IGM’s credit market coverage focuses on the primary syndicated bond market, tracking new issues individually and in aggregate, while seeking to present value-added intelligence via an innovative mix of reports and data visualization.

Success in this role requires developing, enhancing and maintaining a network of contacts with industry practitioners at all levels, not only to enrich and produce compelling content, but also to help shape new content initiatives which support our strategy of providing customers with a richer appreciation of themes, trends and color.

The successful candidate will be integral in maintaining and developing IGM Credit Markets as a must-have subscription service via a confident, innovative approach.

Strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of the global Credit and adjacent financial markets, and above all a desire to tackle challenges in a positive manner are all prerequisites.

Key Responsibilities 

• Working as part of a team to produce real-time, agenda-setting, insightful and opinionated coverage of US credit markets for a professional audience, focusing on the syndicated primary debt market.
• Contribute pre- and post-launch analysis of major new bond issues utilizing timely and accurate market talk on rumored supply, price talk, book build and reception, gathered by self and colleagues.
• Calculation and verification of key relative value measures which our audience rely on to help gauge market conditions.
• Develop and maintain deep contacts with key industry players that help shape our coverage of the US debt markets.
• Regular production of differentiated content and data derived reports which highlight key industry trends and shifts in supply and demand dynamics.
• Contribute to, and support new marketing initiatives as required, including webinars and production of relevant video content.
• Support customer outreach via physical visits and/or calls.  
• Provide cover for colleagues, as required, to ensure the highest possible degree of continuity. To include provision of broader market coverage as required.

Personal Attributes:

• Highest level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Resilient, flexible and adaptable.
• Strong desire to engage in continuous learning and development
• A proactive approach to drive and support new initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in directly relevant roles, as outlined above.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English language)
• Proven ability to produce high-quality, accurate, compelling analysis and commentary in a fast-paced environment which helps our audience to perform in their roles.
• Deep contact base within the US bond market, including key industry players encompassing both sell and buy-side.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

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Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

The salary range for this role is 120-130k USD based on experience. 

Job Advertisement will automatically expire 10/31/2025

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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