Description
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Credit Review and Analysis
Assess credit quality of various corporate bond offerings and industries using a variety of research tools including but not limited to Bloomberg, rating agencies, third-party research, and SEC filings
Assign/maintain formal ratings (e.g., outlook, trading, ESG, etc.) on Investment Grade and High Yield credits and their respective industries
Monitor and make recommendations regarding exposures to respective issuers and industries
For assigned issuers/industries, provide written research reports and timely updates when appropriate
Credit Management and Trading Recommendations
Maintain and develop research contacts and resources with a variety of street, and rating agency analysts
Effectively communicate with and critically analyze comments of CEOs, CFOs and Investor Relations Officers at large domestic and international corporations
Make investment recommendations on the purchase or sale of corporate bonds to the Head of Research and Portfolio Managers
Partner with our underwriters and other functional areas of the corporation by providing company specific opinions and industry assessments to assist in new business and renewal processes
Assume responsibilities for special projects or other duties when required
Requirements
Job Specifications
Minimum Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or CFA credentials preferred
2+ years relevant work experience in investments; solid knowledge of fixed income markets, economics and credit research required
Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the demonstrated ability to quickly and effectively communicate ideas and recommendations
Proficiency with Bloomberg and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel; ability to learn new software and utilize external quantitative tools that value corporate credit risk required
Strong financial research skills, producing and maintaining quantitative financial models
Excellent problem-solving skills, documentation skills and ability to work independently
Very strong work ethic, attention to detail, team orientation, and commitment to excellence
