Credit Analyst

Ninety One is an independent, active global asset manager with $226.5 billion * of assets under management.

Established in South Africa in 1991, as Investec Asset Management, the firm started offering domestic investments in an emerging market. In 2020, almost three decades of organic growth later, the firm demerged from Investec Group and became Ninety One.

Our distinctive capabilities sit within differentiated fixed income and credit as well as specialist equities, and we have a unique perspective and approach to investment opportunities presented by emerging markets and the energy transition.

*as at 31 March 2026

At Ninety One we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We have a strong belief in giving individuals the freedom to be themselves and ensuring all diverse perspectives are heard. Our culture provides all of our people, no matter what their background, with the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Ninety One’s Emerging Market Corporate Debt team is a global investment capability focused on delivering differentiated credit outcomes across the EM universe. With a strong track record and deep local knowledge, the team blends rigorous bottom-up credit research with top-down market insights to identify compelling investment opportunities.

This role is based in Saudi Arabia and provides a unique opportunity to work closely with the Chief Investment Officer of Ninety One’s Saudi entity, while being an integrated part of the global Emerging Market Corporate Credit platform. The team operates in a collaborative and intellectually curious environment, with a strong focus on innovation, client outcomes, and continuous learning. We are looking for individuals to grow and contribute to the build out of the local entity and dedicated regional strategies over time.

Conduct independent, bottom-up credit research on financial institutions and corporates across Saudi Arabia and other emerging markets

Generate differentiated investment ideas with the objective of outperforming benchmarks

Formulate and communicate clear investment recommendations to portfolio managers

Contribute to top-down analysis to support country, sector, and risk positioning

Monitor and evaluate the performance of issuers and adjust recommendations as needed

Analyse financial statements, credit metrics, and qualitative factors to assess issuer fundamentals and sustainability

Incorporate macroeconomic and market insights into investment analysis

Assist in the development and enhancement of proprietary research tools and databases

Prepare written research, internal and client reporting, and support investment presentations

Participate in investment meetings and contribute to ongoing improvement across research processes

4+ years of experience in fixed income, credit research, or investment analysis, ideally gained within asset management, investment banking or a credit rating agency

A strong understanding of financial institutions and corporate credit fundamentals

Familiarity with emerging markets, with knowledge of Saudi Arabia and/or the GCC region

A degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; progress toward or completion of the CFA qualification is advantageous

Excellent analytical and communication skills, with strong attention to detail

Intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously improve

Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are required

A strong belief in doing the right thing

Intellectual curiosity

High conviction and be comfortable sharing opinions

Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information

A curiosity about technology and its potential to drive innovation

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