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Graduate 2024 Programme - Credit

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Rothesay

Oct 13, 2023

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Starts on Sep 15
    Entry Level
  • Banking & Finance
  • London

Requirements

  • Minimum 2:1 graded BSc or equivalent from a reputable University.
  • We recruit from all academic disciplines; although a high degree of numeracy is required.
  • Familiarity with the fixed income market.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a high level of proficiency in Excel/VBA.
  • A self-starting, pro-active attitude.
  • Internships & work experience in the financial services is highly desired but not essential.
  • Fluency in English is a pre-requisite

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and implementation of portfolio monitoring framework where required, as the company develops and builds out its credit analysis.
  • Particular responsibility for the monitoring and assessment of RL’s non-FIG portfolio across all asset classes, monitoring compliance with credit risk limits and communication of credit information to relevant parties within RL on a timely basis
  • On a daily basis monitor rating actions, company announcements and news flow for all non-FIG assets within the RL portfolio. Stay up-to-date with sector research, government policy and macro-economic trends that could potentially affect RL’s portfolio. Perform regular reviews of all asset classes in the portfolio.
  • Develop monitoring tools, gain access to research sources and develop relationships with external agencies including the regulator, research analysts, rating agencies and issuers to better understand all credit risks for all issuers in RL’s portfolio.
  • Understand the rating agencies' criteria and methodologies applied on RL’s portfolio, monitor and analyse all rating agency actions and assess the potential implications for the portfolio. Understand internal rating methodologies to the same degree. Consider and challenge the appropriateness of ratings as part of the regular asset reviews, and highlight risks and vulnerabilities to these ratings.
  • Ensure rating changes (internal and external) are captured within RL systems on a timely basis (same day), and are communicated to relevant parties internally, including an analysis of capital impact. Reconcile RL ratings with external data to ensure accuracy ahead of month end reporting.
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including the asset origination team, the risk team, senior management, and industry participants.
  • Participating in industry events and staying informed through review of market research in order to monitor market trends and appropriately challenge new investment proposals.

Finance
Industry
201-500
Employees
2007
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Rothesay is a UK insurance company purpose built to protect pensions. We are the largest specialist pension insurer in the UK, managing over £50bn of assets and securing pensions for over 800,000 people. We secure pensions for over 170 pension schemes and insurers including British Airways, Post Office, ASDA, National Grid and Aegon. At Rothesay, we are striving to transform our industry. We believe deeply in creating real security for the future and our leadership in finding new and better ways to do that is the key to our success. To do that, we need the very brightest original thinkers to bring creativity as well as rigour. Rothesay is a rewarding place to work, where quality people can thrive and prosper. We pride ourselves on the connections our people build, many of whom have been with us for over ten years.

Benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Flexible Working

  • Work From Home

  • Health Insurance

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