Key Responsibilities

Cheyne’s Corporate Credit team is comprised of 13 individuals, managed by Sean Boland. The team has a broad range of responsibilities covering CDS and SRT strategies. This role will assist the broader team with:

• Development of tools for:
• constructing credit portfolios
• quantifying risk and reward in credit portfolios
• improving the efficiency of processes involving large pools of credit
• analysis of companies from a credit perspective

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The ideal candidate would currently be studying towards an undergraduate in a numerate or analytical discipline (e.g. Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Science or similar) although other undergraduate pathways will be considered. The candidate 

Cheyne is looking for a highly professional and motivated intern with a clear interest in Finance.  The ideal candidate will be professional, reliable, and have the following qualities:

• Accuracy: Demonstrable high levels of accuracy, attention to detail and analytical ability
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• IT: Strong Excel skills required; financial modelling, credit analysis and portfolio construction skills will be developed during the internship. Python highly desirable 
• Numerical: confidently able to use at least A-level or equivalent mathematics. Comfortable working with financial and numerical information; prior exposure to financial statements is desirable but not essential
• Motivated: flexible and curious approach, ready to pick up on a variety of tasks and projects as requirements evolve day-to-day with enthusiasm
• Team Player: able to work confidently and productively in a friendly but demanding group

The ideal candidate will have strong academic performance with a clear interest in corporate credit, lending or financial markets. No prior financial services or credit experience required – curiosity, motivation and willingness to learn are key.