High Yield Credit Analyst / PM (m/f/d) , Frankfurt

Lazard is one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people and culture make the difference. While global in presence and reach, ours is a close, collaborative community of just over 3,000 professionals. Lazard is a place of continuous knowledge sharing, skill development and relationship building, where professionals grow and succeed together. Our entrepreneurial culture, flat structure and embrace of individual differences, allow creative ideas, original concepts, and unique perspectives to drive our business forward - and for careers to take flight.

Many of the world’s leading investors - from individuals to institutions across the globe - have entrusted Lazard Asset Management. We pride ourselves in uncovering the best investment opportunities for our clients. The purpose of our asset management business is to help our clients invest for the future - whether it’s for retirement, to grow and preserve inter-generational wealth, or to benefit the organizations that make our world smarter, healthier and more sustainable.

High Yield Credit Analyst / PM (m/f/d) , Frankfurt

We’ll trust you to:

• Conduct in-depth research and fundamental credit analysis across Corporate High Yield opportunities.
• Actively contribute to idea generation and the development of high-conviction investment theses.
• Support the day-to-day management and monitoring of fixed income portfolios, ensuring alignment with investment guidelines and risk parameters.
• Engage directly with management teams, brokers and market participants to build differentiated insights.
• Prepare and deliver client-facing presentations, participate in investor meetings, one-on-one discussions and industry events.
• Contribute proactively to portfolio reviews, investment committee materials and internal strategy discussions.
• Identify market dislocations and relative value opportunities across capital structures.
• Continuously enhance analytical processes and research efficiency, including the thoughtful use of modern analytical tools and AI-based solutions.
• Take ownership of specific research areas and drive them independently.
• Support the team on ad-hoc projects and client-specific requests.

You’ll need to have

• Have 3–5 years of relevant experience in High Yield, Leveraged Loans and/or Distressed Credit (buy-side or sell-side).
• Demonstrate strong fundamental credit skills, including capital structure analysis and relative value assessment.
• Be intellectually curious, commercially minded and performance-driven.
• Show a proactive, offensive mindset and the willingness to take calculated risk in idea generation.
• Be comfortable operating in dynamic and uncertain market environments.
• Have strong presentation skills and confidence in client interaction (presentations, bilateral meetings, events).
• Demonstrate independence of thought, accountability and an entrepreneurial attitude.
• Show high energy, work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality research under time pressure.
• Have experience or clear openness toward leveraging AI and modern analytical tools to enhance research productivity and insight generation.
• Be highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Bloomberg.
• Programming skills (e.g. VBA, Python, R) are beneficial but not a primary focus.
• Hold a PHD and/or CFA (preferred but not mandatory).
• Be fluent in German and English; additional languages are a strong plus.

Personal profile we value:

• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• High resilience and ambition.
• Clear communicator with client-facing confidence.
• Team-oriented but capable of working independently.
• Global mindset with cultural openness.

What we offer

We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions, and will continue to invest in the development of your career.

Does this sound like you?

Apply! We’ll get in touch and let you know the next steps. To learn more about our products and services, please visit www.lazardassetmanagement.com. 

Representation at Lazard

Lazard is an intellectual capital business committed to delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. To achieve these objectives, we focus on attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. We believe that a workforce comprised of people who represent a wide array of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives creates a rich variety of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, solve problems creatively and make better decisions.

Lazard was built on the premise that a multicultural firm can best serve a global clientele. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respecting and appreciating individual differences. Doing so has been core to our success for over 175 years. We are committed to sustaining an environment where every colleague is supported in their professional pursuits, can maximize their individual potential and contribute to our collective success.

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