Senior Analyst

About ENBD

Emirates NBD is a market leader across the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region with a presence in 13 countries, serving over 20 million customers. The Emirates NBD Group has a total of 853 branches and 4,213 ATMs / SDMs. Emirates NBD is the leading financial services brand in the UAE with a Brand value of USD 3.89 billion. At the bank, we serve our customers and help them realise their financial objectives through a range of banking products and services including retail banking, corporate & institutional banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management, global markets and treasury, and brokerage operations. We are a key participant in the global digital banking industry, with 97% of all financial transactions and requests conducted outside of our branches. We also operate Liv, the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD. With close to half a million users, it continues to be the fastest-growing digital bank in the region.

Job Overview

The Senior Analyst (Fixed Income) is responsible for conducting in-depth credit research and analysis on various asset classes to support investment decisions within the Asset Management division. This role requires advanced analytical skills to evaluate creditworthiness, strategic thinking to provide insights and recommendations, and excellent communication skills to present findings to internal stakeholders. The Senior Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring that the Asset Management division makes informed and sound investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive credit research on various asset classes, including corporate bonds, sovereign debt, and structured products.
• Evaluate creditworthiness and assess the risk profiles of potential investments.
• Monitor market trends and economic indicators to provide timely and relevant analysis.
• Prepare detailed research reports and presentations for the investment team.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the investment team based on credit research findings.
• Participate in investment committee meetings, presenting research findings and contributing to investment decisions.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers across asset classes to align top-down and bottom-up research with investment strategies.
• Track the performance of investments and adjust research focus as needed.
• Communicate research findings and credit analysis to internal stakeholders, including portfolio managers and senior management.
• Collaborate with other analysts and researchers to share insights and improve research quality.
• Provide updates on market conditions and potential risks to the investment team.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to support the Asset Management division.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes affecting credit markets.
• Participate in training and development programs to enhance research and analytical skills.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of research methodologies and tools.
• Share knowledge and insights with the broader team to support collective learning.

Skills and Experience

• MBA in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications such as CFA are preferred.
• Proven experience in credit research, financial analysis, or asset management, with a focus on evaluating credit risk and supporting investment decisions.
• Advanced analytical and research skills.
• Intermediate or advanced proficiency in python
• In-depth knowledge of credit markets and financial instruments.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

What we offer you

• Competitive salary package
• Strong emphasis on work/life balance
• Generous annual leave entitlement and Private Healthcare
• World-class Learning & Development platform and career development
• Preferential banking facilities for employees

Why Join Us

We aspire to be an employee’s employer of choice. We believe, we can help you realize your true potential by providing the right opportunities. At ENBD we are reimagining the future of work so that you can unlock your potential, every day we want to ensure, every employee can exceed in the future of work by upskilling, building new digital skills and knowledge. Our goal is to empower our employees to build a career experiences and skills they need in the future and that will produce a great outcome for our bank as well, we want our employees no matter their background, location, preferences to feel engaged to one ENBD team.

At ENBD, we encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. ENBD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, however due to high volume of applicants only SHORTLISTED candidates will be contacted. “