Summary of Role AllianceBernstein is seeking a London-based Sovereign Research Analyst to cover Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Türkiye, Ukraine, and select markets within the Middle East (ME). The Emerging Market Research team is a global organization with team members in Hong Kong, London, New York, Pune and Singapore. Our sovereign research analysts systematically identify and analyse macroeconomic and financial market trends and investment opportunities in fixed income and currency markets. They work closely with our portfolio managers to translate macro trends and market dislocations into appropriate risk exposures in client portfolios. Our emerging market sovereign analysts collaborate closely with corporate credit analysts and across investment teams to leverage their sovereign knowledge and skills for all our fixed income strategies. Responsibilities Provide economic and financial market forecasts for countries across CEE, CIS, ME. Focus countries also include Türkiye and Ukraine, but coverage could expand based on investment opportunities. Develop comprehensive investment narratives and investment recommendations across asset classes (external debt, local debt, currencies), leveraging our proprietary systematic frameworks. Identify emerging macroeconomic and geopolitical trends and risks, which could have an impact on emerging market and global investment portfolios. ESG analysis, model validation, and sovereign engagement. Qualifications Strong economic, analytical and quantitative skills, demonstrated through academic and professional record. Ability to think broadly about macroeconomic trends and asset price implications. Relentless drive with a passion for research and investment strategy. Excellent communications skills. Ability to work well both independently and on teams. Experience Level 5+ years’ experience as a sovereign credit analyst or strategist for the relevant coverage area. London, UK We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 51 locations operating in 25 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria. Please be advised that AB does not solicit confidential information from job applicants during the screening process, nor extend job offers without the candidate participating in a series of interviews to be properly considered for an open role. If you receive requests for confidential information, outside of the formal interviewing process even if the person asserts that they represent AB, we encourage you not to reply.