TIAA - Charlotte, NC

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Charlotte, NC
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Fixed Income Research Analyst - Leveraged Finance role at Nuveen involves conducting in-depth analysis and coverage of leveraged loans, high yield, and convertible securities. The position requires a collaborative approach to fundamental underwriting across various capital structures, focusing on identifying investment opportunities and managing risk exposures. The analyst will engage in ESG analysis and maintain active communication with management teams regarding ESG issues, contributing to the overall investment strategy of the Leveraged Finance team, which manages $42 billion in assets under management.

Responsibilities

  • Assume primary coverage for sectors in the non-investment grade universe.
  • Build and maintain views and recommendations for long and short investments across the risk spectrum, from high quality BB to stressed situations.
  • Underwrite new issues and secondary ideas across loans, high yield and convertible bonds, both from a long and short perspective.
  • Actively monitor investments and take a predictive approach to managing risk exposures.
  • Perform ESG analysis and monitoring for portfolio companies; engage management teams on ESG related issues.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3+ years of experience covering leveraged loans and/or high yield.
  • Strong critical thinking skills with a deep understanding of business drivers and risks.
  • Proactive and predictive approach to managing investment risk.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work well under pressure, prioritize and multitask.
  • Strong communication and writing skills; ability to clearly and succinctly articulate thesis and views.
  • Accurate and strong attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

  • 5+ years of experience covering leveraged loans and/or high yield.
  • Experience covering the metals and mining and/or aerospace and defense sectors.
  • Mastery of Excel and Bloomberg.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package including retirement program and health benefits.
  • Wellness and work-life offerings to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
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