Portfolio Research Analyst III

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Full-time

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Overview: The Research Analyst is a critical contributor to the company&rsquo;s internally managed investment portfolios. Through thoughtful and comprehensive research and analysis, this position seeks to generate value-adding recommendations for the Investment Grade and High Yield fixed income portfolios.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Analyze investment opportunities and make recommendations on fixed income securities, including Investment Grade and High Yield corporates, US government securities, and various securitized products.</li> <li>Provide fundamental research and analysis on IG and HY corporate issuers, including financial modeling, indenture/covenant analysis, security analysis, and management conference calls.</li> <li>Collaborate with Portfolio Managers to develop relative value insight in assigned sectors and issuers, focusing on generating outperformance through superior security selection.</li> <li>Compose summary credit write-ups for new and existing corporate bond positions.&nbsp;</li> <li>Conduct macroeconomic research, including the evaluation of economic growth and inflation expectations and the impacts on yield curve shape and direction</li> <li>Engage with sell-side counterparties (sales, trading, research) to develop deep relationships, improve information access and maximize value-adding opportunities</li> <li>Occasionally backup Portfolio Managers with trade execution</li> <li>Additional responsibilities may include assisting with collateral management, trade settlement, security transfers, and other cash management or custodial issues.</li> <li>Act as liaison between investment accounting and portfolio management.&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain and monitor the Blackrock Aladdin system for accuracy of positions and portfolio characteristics.&nbsp;</li> <li>Create and deliver presentations for various internal strategy and oversight meetings.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <br /> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field is required. MBA preferred.</li> <li>Five (5) to six (6) years relevant investment experience.</li> <li>Experience with High Yield research and prior exposure to derivatives preferred</li> <li>CFA designation or progress towards CFA preferred.&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Bloomberg.</li> <li>Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Knowledge of macroeconomics, investment markets, and financial analysis.&nbsp;</li> <li>Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.</li> <li>Must have excellent attention to detail, and ability to operate effectively with minimal direct, ongoing supervision.</li> </ul>