High Yield Credit Analyst (6-months intership) F/M - Candriam

Position description Business unit Investment Management - Fixed Income Job title High Yield Credit Analyst (6-months intership) F/M Contract type Internship Contract duration 6 months Candriam Group Presentation Candriam is a global multi-specialist asset manager and a recognized pioneer and leader in sustainable investment. For more than 25 years, Candriam has offered innovative and diversified investment solutions across many asset classes including fixed income, equities, absolute return, asset allocation and illiquid assets. As a Responsible Employer, Equal Employment Opportunity is crucial to Candriam. We are committed to building the best global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We provide an inclusive work environment and support wellbeing and work-life balance. Mission Candriam is seeking a talented and highly motivated intern to support its High Yield and Credit Arbitrage team. The ideal candidate has a genuine interest in understanding how companies, industries, and capital structures work, with a strong desire to dig beyond headlines and consensus views, a disciplined focus on risk and downside scenarios, and the accountability, proactivity, and autonomy to take full ownership of their work and deliver independently. Responsabilities During this 6-month internship starting in June 2026, the Credit Analyst will be involved in the following missions: Credit Analysis: conduct in-depth fundamental research on high yield issuers, including financial statements analysis, integration of ESG factors, industry evaluation, and covenant review. External interactions: engage with managements, investor relations, and sell side analysis to extract information and better asses market consensus. Participate to leverage finance. Writing of full reports on the covered companies, as well