Analyst/ Associate - US Credit Research, Consumer Retail

Job Description:

The Global Credit Research organization supports BofA Securities’ institutional sales and trading teams and their clients by providing insightful, objective, action-oriented analysis and recommendations designed to enable more informed investment decisions. Research Analysts are responsible for financial modeling/analysis, conducting primary research, writing detailed company & industry outlooks, engaging with corporate management teams and capital markets personnel, and servicing institutional clients. We are looking for a motivated and hardworking analyst/associate with strong attention to detail and writing skills to support the Consumer & Retail team covering investment grade and crossover credits (corporate bonds and credit default swaps).

Sample responsibilities include:

• Assembling historical financial models using SEC filings, press releases, and company conference calls
• Conducting financial & qualitative analysis on companies and their industry to support the investment thesis
• Learning fundamentals of industries and covered companies, staying on top of news flow and researching sector trends that may impact company/sector recommendations
• Writing short notes and lengthy reports on industries, company events & earnings, and/or trading and capital markets activity; written component may be as frequent as daily
• Initiating and building relationships with internal and external clients, communicating frequently with trading counterparts, and developing a network of contacts among companies and industries covered

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree OR equivalent years of experience. Progress toward or CFA charter holder a plus
• Finance, accounting and valuation coursework and/or work experience
• Strong financial modeling skills - ability to create and maintain financial models
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills; ability to exercise strong quality control over their own and the team's deliverables
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment and to prioritize competing demands
• Candidates must demonstrate a combination of academic aptitude, quantitative skills, professionalism, strategic and creative thinking, and distinguished written and verbal communications skills
• Client service-oriented; outgoing with strong personal presence
• Strong team and collaboration skills; able to operate effectively remotely when necessary
• A passion and interest in the capital markets, and ability to learn and use a wide range of market data sources
• Intellectual curiosity required for success in research
• Highly motivated with a drive to succeed
• Good judgment, common and business sense

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