Fixed Income Analyst

• Global Asset Management company, NYC branch Fixed Income department seeks Analyst with experience of performing company research, asset valuation, and relative value analysis.
• Analyze and recommend investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds to out-perform defined market benchmarks.

• Functional Title: Analyst
• Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President
• Department: Fixed Income
• Reports To: Head of Fixed Income
• Exempt, annual base salary $140,000 - $160,000 + eligibility for discretionary bonus based on qualitative and/or quantitative performance factors.

Essential Duties/Function:

• • Conduct fundamental credit analysis with emphasis on financial modeling to identify profitable corporate bonds for the portfolio.
• • Create in-depth earnings reports including financial projections, credit valuation and recommendations based on expected performance.
• • Present detailed and persuasive company reports to PMs reviewing potential investment ideas; consult with management on proposed investment ideas and strategies.
• • Liaise with industry sources to capture and develop new investment ideas; pro-actively collect and interpret market information.
• • Foster the development of global views across teams located in Tokyo; provide thorough and timely research to secondary audience abroad.
• • Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Experience/Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent concentration; MBA and/or CFA designation preferred.
• • At least 3-5 years of experience in credit analysis, fixed income and fund investing with an understanding of the wider financial environment; both buy-side and sell-side corporation experience are welcome.
• • Strong command of MS Office software and advanced Excel; proficiency with Bloomberg and related automated research tools.
• • Company research, asset valuation and relative value analysis capabilities required.
• • Outstanding analytical, financial modeling, written and verbal communication skills; ability to persuasively present recommendations of profitable investment ideas.
• • Detail oriented, pro-active and able to excel in a highly collaborative global team.
• • A flexible team player able to adapt to change.
• • Depending on experience and qualifications, candidates may be considered for the Vice President level.

To apply, please email your resume to [email protected]