Fixed Income Research Analyst - Leveraged Finance

$118,100 - $180,000/Yr

TIAA - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Fixed Income Research Analyst for Leveraged Finance at Nuveen is responsible for conducting in-depth analysis and providing recommendations on leveraged loans, high yield, and convertible bonds. This role involves a collaborative approach to fundamental underwriting across various capital structures, focusing on both long and short investment strategies. The analyst will engage in monitoring investments, managing risk exposures, and performing ESG analysis for portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary coverage for sectors in the noninvestment 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

• Competitive compensation package including base salary and performance-linked incentives