Temporary/CasualFinance

Credit Risk Analyst - Bonds

Highams RecruitmentLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 23 Oct 2026

Why this role stands out

Elevate your career by joining a high-performing team where you will influence key investment decisions and drive process innovation within a prestigious financial services organization. This hybrid role is perfect for a seasoned analyst with deep expertise in fixed income who thrives on high-impact work and values the flexibility of a modern, collaborative environment. Apply today to secure this unique opportunity to sharpen your risk expertise and expand your professional network.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Employment typeTemporary/Casual

Work modeHybrid

LocationLondon, United Kingdom

CFACredit AnalysisFinancial AnalysisFixed Income

Job description

Credit Risk Analyst | Contract | London (Hybrid)

We're supporting a leading financial services organisation in the search for an experienced Credit Risk Analyst to join their Financial Risk team on a contract basis.

Key responsibilities:

Review and challenge internal credit ratings across Fixed Income investments.
Assess credit risk on new and existing bond transactions.
Support risk committees with insights and recommendations.
Enhance credit rating methodologies, models and risk processes.
Monitor market developments and external rating agency activity.
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives.

Experience required:

5+ years' experience in credit risk, credit analysis or investment risk.
Strong understanding of Fixed Income markets and financial analysis.
Experience assessing corporate credit and bond investments.
Knowledge of Bloomberg and/or S&P Capital IQ.
CFA or FRM qualification advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-performing risk function, providing exposure to senior stakeholders and a diverse investment portfolio.

The role requires 1-2 days a week in London and is on an inside IR35 basis, via an Umbrella