Credit Manager Research

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Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

Description

We’re looking for an experienced Credit Research professional or Investor to join WTW’s global investment team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in credit manager research and portfolio implementation for a diverse global client base, working across both delegated and advisory mandates.

You’ll contribute to investment research, manager selection and portfolio decisions, helping clients navigate complex credit markets and make informed decisions around asset allocation, implementation and investment strategy.

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Clients and Excellence

Conduct solution-focused manager due diligence across credit, potentially including LDI, IG credit, emerging market debt and alternative credit such as high yield, loans and securitised credit  Shape and deliver broader research agenda in the context of the end solutions being serviced across a global client base

Play an active role as a member of the global credit research team and asset class investment committee
Participate in regular reviews of the credit model portfolios / multi-manager solutions including proactively recommending asset allocation and/or implementation adjustments. Demonstrate an ability to integrate portfolio construction with consideration of strategic goals and risk management requirements

Contribute to thought leadership and messaging to internal and external client audiences

Coordinate and liaise with Global Portfolio Management Group and client teams to ensure best ideas are being considered across the organization as appropriate

Communicate WTW’s investment philosophy, process, portfolio views and recommendations clearly and professionally – both internally and externally with clients.

Encourage a focus on excellence and efficiency across team outputs. Proactively suggest potential improvements to process and delivery

People

Build trusted relationships across global functions, working collaboratively with colleagues in Asset and Manager Research, Portfolio Management, Operations and client teams

Manage and mentor junior members of the research team, and actively participate in the knowledge and skills development of others

Support an inclusive team environment where different perspectives are welcomed, colleagues are encouraged to contribute, and knowledge is shared openly

Encourage adherence to WTW values

Financial

Source and rate strategies which deliver significant value add for our portfolios and clients

Contribute to development of scalable processes to deliver value add manager research efficiently to multiple clients

Contribute to client growth and retention as a subject matter expert for existing client relationships as well as prospects

Develop a maintain a presence in the marketplace to help maintain WTW’s reputation for high-quality institutional credit research and solutions

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

We are looking for candidates who can bring many of the following skills and experiences. We recognise that strong candidates may not meet every criterion and encourage applications from those with relevant experience and a willingness to continue developing in the role

High degree of understanding of investment principles across credit and multiple investment management approaches, with a corresponding knowledge of the current manager universe.

Experience in researching and/or allocating to credit strategies is required.  Experience with LDI, IG Credit and other liquid credit a plus

Institutional client facing experience is favourable

Understanding of client objectives and practical implementation aspects for institutional asset pools, including at least one of DB, DC, and Wealth

Previous experience with people management and team development is desirable

Attention to detail

Willingness to delegate effectively, own outcomes, challenge and be challenged

Ability to prioritise and make judgements in a timely manner in the knowledge that perfect information is not available

Strong communication – be able to justify views and recommendations internally and externally

Focus on efficient and scalable delivery, using AI as an appropriate tool within processes wherever possible

What we offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. xwzovoh Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email