Fixed Income Analyst

Role Overview
Our client is a long standing, reputable Asset Management company based in Cape Town – they are seeking a highly motivated Fixed Income Analyst to join their Fixed Income (FI) team, with a
particular focus on credit research and analysis (at least initially). The successful candidate will
contribute to the team’s investment process through evidence-based research, rigorous analysis,
and independent thinking. Property-related experience or knowledge will be considered an
advantage.
This role is designed for an individual who is passionate about markets, thrives in a collaborative
environment, and demonstrates a strong sense of accountability in delivering high-quality insights.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct in-depth credit analysis of issuers across various sectors, with a focus on identifying
risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain financial models, cash flow forecasts, and scenario analyses to support
investment decisions.
• Monitor and evaluate existing holdings, assessing changes in credit quality, market
conditions, and issuer performance.
• Track and integrate upcoming maturities within portfolios and issuance pipelines across the
listed credit market, synthesising this information into actionable insights to support
investment strategy.
• Contribute to investment recommendations and support portfolio managers in decision
making.
• Stay abreast of macroeconomic, industry, and regulatory developments affecting credit and
fixed income markets.
• Prepare and deliver research reports and presentations for internal use and client
discussions.
• Collaborate closely with team members, ensuring alignment with the firm’s long-term,
bottom-up investment philosophy.
Critical Competencies
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret incomplete
information and form independent views.
• A client-first mindset, ensuring that research and recommendations contribute to the best
outcomes for investors.
• Demonstrated team player who works collaboratively while being confident in taking
ownership of research.
• Passion for markets and curiosity for continuous learning, especially in credit and fixed
income investing.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• High levels of self-motivation and pride in delivering accurate, high-quality outputs.

Experience & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as finance, economics, accounting, statistics, or
engineering (flexible).
• Progress towards, or completion of, the CFA designation would be an advantage.
• 1 – 3 years of relevant industry experience, ideally with a focus on credit or fixed income
research.
• Strong financial modelling and quantitative skills.
• Knowledge or exposure to property markets is advantageous.
• Familiarity with fixed income instruments, investment processes, and credit rating
methodologies.
What is on Offer
• The opportunity to work in a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of fixed income and multi-asset products.
• A culture that values independent thinking, long-term investment perspectives, and client
first outcomes.
• Professional development support, including further study such as the CFA program.

To apply for this role please send your CV to operations@asearch.co.za