Research Analyst

Unclassified - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Research Analyst to join our Non-Investment Grade Credit platform. The role aims to deepen our research resources and enhance our long-term performance track record. The successful candidate will work within a large team responsible for managing high yield and leveraged loan assets, focusing on the leveraged loan market.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and implement investment ideas across coverage sectors
• Evaluate and integrate industry trends into actionable investment recommendations
• Maintain a high quality and consistent work product with respect to financial modeling, analysis of credit / industry trends, written credit reports and credit review presentations to Portfolio Managers
• Establish and maintain management / industry relationships within covered industries

Requirements

• Must have at least 2 years of relevant research experience (sell-side and/or buy-side)
• Good communicator; strong written and verbal communication skills sufficient to share ideas and influence portfolio outcomes along with Portfolio Managers and colleagues
• Hard-working and proactive, with the ability to independently evaluate investment ideas within covered industries and take ownership of investment performance
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills sufficient to evaluate company-specific and industry level data, and synthesize this information into actionable investment ideas
• Strong accounting and financial modeling experience required; CFA or MBA preferred
• Candidate must obtain Series 7 & 66 within six months of joining
• Strong academic credentials and achievement