At M&G our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly. As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clients and identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities . To help us achieve our vision we’re looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role:

Our successful emerging markets debt team, managing $6 billion in dedicated assets, is looking for a sovereign debt analyst. The candidate will be responsible for researching the macroeconomic and political environment in select EM countries, formulating and communicating investment recommendations in hard currency debt, currency and rates (if applicable) on a timely basis to portfolio managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research the macroeconomic and political environment in select EM countries
• Formulate and communicate investment recommendations in hard currency debt, currency and rates (if applicable) on a timely basis
• Deep knowledge with standard concepts of sovereign credit analysis, such as debt sustainability, liquidity and solvency, debt restructurings and recovery value, monetary and exchange rate policy, etc.
• Maintain relations with sell-side analysts, multilateral organizations and policymakers to access policy risks and outlook

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Ability to work under pressure and build conviction views on a variety of countries and assets
• Self-starter and ability to work under limited supervision. Team player
• Effective communication skills (oral, written) and ability to articulate investment views
• Portfolio management experience helpful but not required
• Foreign languages a plus
• BA or equivalent degree in Economics, Master’s degree preferred
• Experience as a sell-side or buy-side analyst, international organization (IMF or similar) or rating agency
• Availability to travel as required

Work Level: Manager or Expert

Recruiter: Emily Northcott

Closing Date: 6th November 2023

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality or disability we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.