Junior Credit Research Analyst – High Yield Telecom & Technology Team

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Job Description:

Seeking a Credit Research Analyst to become an integral member of the High Yield Telecom & Technology team. Our award-winning Global Credit Research organization supports the institutional sales and trading teams and their clients by developing impactful investment recommendations.

Research Analysts are responsible for modeling/analysis, conducting primary research, writing franchise pieces and servicing institutional clients.  Sample responsibilities and projects include:

• Assembling historical financial models using SEC filings, company conference calls, and press releases
• Conducting financial, statistical and industry analysis on companies and the industry to support the team’s investment thesis
• Learning fundamentals of industry and companies covered by the team, staying on top of the news and researching sector trends that may impact company/sector recommendations
• Writing short notes and lengthy reports (Primers) on markets and/or industries; writing sections of daily, weekly, or monthly reports
• Initiating and building relationships with clients and within the bank to develop a network of contacts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Accounting or Economics background a plus) or equivalent years of experience
• Prior research, investment banking, or leveraged finance experience a plus
• Candidates must demonstrate a combination of academic aptitude, quantitative skills, strategic and creative thinking and distinguished written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to create and maintain financial models
• Strong attention to detail; exercise strong quality control over own work
• Client service oriented; drive to over-deliver to internal client
• Strong team and partnering skills; able to operate effectively remotely
• A strong d interest in the US capital markets, particularly fixed income, and ability to learn and use a wide range of market data sources
• Strong understanding of finance, accounting, valuation techniques; familiarity with US accounting standards
• A passion and curiosity appropriate for research
• Highly motivated with a drive to succeed
• Well organized with high attention to detail
• Outgoing with strong personal presence
• Good judgment and business sense
• Comfort working in a trading floor environment

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