Fundamental credit analysis of approved and proposed corporate/government issuers through due diligence, sector and issuer research, developing and conducting proprietary analysis, preparing compelling written recommendations and presenting before Credit Committee.
Prepare written reports for new initiations, annual credit reviews, and quarterly sector overviews.
Will eventually act as lead on assigned sectors and issuers, including performing issuer analyses and educating team members.
Continual cycle surveillance using pre-established markers and recommendation of new markers and analytical tools.
Ongoing surveillance of financial metrics, market signals and other factors using Excel and other internally developed risk management models.
Assist the Credit Team in writing several macro focused pieces.
Interaction with the portfolio managers and Credit Team to determine appropriate investment counterparties, set hold codes and concentration limits, and evaluate investment policies.
Attend industry conferences as directed.
Manage exposure reporting process.
Ad hoc projects may be required on occasion.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field, required
0-3 years of experience in investment analysis or related function
Ability to analyze large amounts of data and distill findings
Demonstrated interest in public financial markets particularly fixed income
Strong intellectual curiosity, initiative, and time management skills
MS Office skills
Advanced Excel skills
Familiarity with S&P Capital IQ and Bloomberg a plus
Strong teamwork skills required
High-level initiative
Professional demeanor and understanding of workplace etiquette
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Incumbent will demonstrate the ability to concisely distill an issuer’s story; highlighting meaningful factors of cash generation and deployment; and communicate the strengths, weaknesses, and areas of due diligence for an issuer
Strong presentation skills to diversified audiences
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to think quickly on their feet and defend their analysis
Exercise independent judgment and work well with all levels of employees
Keen sense of macroeconomic and sector trends and the ability to convey impacts on the credit issuers and portfolio holdings
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