Department

Robeco's Global Credit team features one of the leading credit platforms with over €35bn assets under management. With an integrated network of investment teams in satellite offices in several major financial centres around the world, Robeco’s Global Credit team comprises of 16 portfolio managers and 23 credit analysts globally. Our analyst team is comprised of a diverse group of international professionals from all over the world. A diverse team with different backgrounds enables us to look from different angles at investment propositions and strengthen the end result for the client.

Position & Requirements

Looking for a credit analyst with consumer insights in the Robeco credit investment team

We are recruiting a sector credit analyst at the Rotterdam head office.

In your role as analyst you are responsible for covering investments in one or more sectors. You will work together with portfolio managers in managing opportunities for our funds and institutional mandates. ESG considerations are an integral part of your fundamental credit analysis. For this you will be supported by our SI center of expertise. The coverage includes investment grade, high yield and emerging market issuers, which enables us to look at a broad set of investment opportunities. Robeco offers a unique opportunity and environment for analysts to become true sector specialists and supports and encourages a pathway for career analysts.

What is content of this role amongst others?

Independently prepare detailed and thorough company and sector coverage analysis resulting in the assignment of a fundamental credit score and a concise investment recommendation for the portfolio manager
Monitor portfolio holdings in the sector
Spot trade ideas in your sector
Be able to work with syndication desks and analysts of investment banks , external research analysts and company’s management on transactions
Cooperate extensively with other analysts and portfolio managers across the credit platform
Have a drive to integrate ESG research and assess the impact on investment theses.

What talents are we looking for?

At least 3-7 years of relevant working experience, preferably as a financial analyst. We also encourage professionals from other relevant industries or with an ESG background to apply to leverage sector knowledge into investment decisions.
A Master’s degree with excellent study results from a top tier University in economics, business administration, accounting, finance, or a technical field (i.e. engineering)
CFA qualification or equivalent registration or having the ambition to obtain a CFA designation
An inquisitive mind with a critical and assertive attitude, cooperative, taking own responsibility, result oriented and innovative
Be proactive, curious and engaged and result-driven
Having solid communication skills to convince on investment analyses and sector views
Fluent in English

The benefits of working at Robeco Asset Management:

A salary package tailored to your qualities and experience
Excellent secondary employment conditions
International and ambitious working environment
Multidisciplinary team working in a flat organizational structure
Attractive career development opportunities with a range of opportunities to invest in your growth
We take work-life balance seriously so room for flexible working conditions

Diversity, equity & inclusion

At Robeco, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the varied communities in which we operate. We recognize that diversity brings a wealth of unique talents, perspectives, and experiences, which ultimately lead to better decision-making and results. We strongly believe that with diversity comes diversity of thinking that leads to better decision making and better results. Everyone brings a set of unique talents and perspectives to the table.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. An assessment and integrity test may be used in the selection procedure.