Senior Financial Analyst - Fixed Income

About the role

A leading investment organisation in Dubai is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst - Fixed Income to join its investment team. This is a senior investment role focused exclusively on Fixed Income, covering analysis of investment opportunities, in-depth credit research and support of portfolio management across GCC and global markets.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse sovereign, corporate and other fixed income and credit investment opportunities.
• Conduct in-depth credit research, financial analysis, valuation and financial modelling.
• Assess credit quality, financial performance, capital structures, spreads, yields and key risk factors.
• Monitor fixed income portfolios, including credit spreads, ratings, yield curves and performance.
• Develop investment views and contribute to investment recommendations and decisions.
• Prepare investment memoranda, financial models, presentations and portfolio reports.
• Monitor global and regional market developments such as interest rates, inflation, monetary policy and macroeconomic trends.
• Liaise with asset managers, banks, advisors and internal investment teams.

Required profile

• 4-7 years of experience in fixed income, credit research, asset management, investment management, banking or a related investment environment.
• Strong fixed income and credit analysis experience with a solid understanding of credit fundamentals and financial markets.
• CFA qualification or progress towards the CFA is preferred.
• GCC market exposure or experience with Sharia-compliant investments is a plus.

Required skills

• Excellent financial modelling, valuation and investment research skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; Python, SQL or Power BI would be advantageous.

What we offer

• Salary up to AED 25,000 per month.
• Medical insurance, annual flight tickets for self and eligible dependents, and life insurance.