Credit Research Strategist Analyst - Global Loans

Job Description:

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Job Description:

The loan strategy group is responsible for generating forecasts and trade ideas for corporate loans globally based on macroeconomic dynamics and top-down analysis. The platform is fast growing, and offers the rare opportunity to be entrepreneurial within the context of sell-side research.

The role requires a mix of traditional research skills such as analytical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment, along with an entrepreneurial mindset of being a self-starter, and thinking creatively. Excellent communication and presentation skills are a must, as the role requires both internal and external client dialog. The candidate should also be comfortable with a variety of technical skills such as manipulating SQL databases, coding and handling big data. In addition, since this is a publishing role, the ability to articulate concepts into impactful written summaries is required.

Tasks:

• Create analysis using SQL, Bloomberg, Excel and VBA/other coding languages.
• Query, insert and manipulate large amounts of data using SQL.
• Update files, run models and develop trade ideas based on market dislocations.
• Regularly interact with internal and external clients to articulate the team’s views and respond to client and sales/trading requests.
• Independently follow market news and current events, filter relevant information, develop analysis, and write impactful reports delivering a clear message.
• Help the senior analyst in publishing daily, weekly and monthly research reports on corporate credit markets as well as larger thematic pieces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Financial Engineering or equivalent years of experience.
• In depth knowledge of SQL, Excel and VBA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Native proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and exercising strong quality control over their own work.
• Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks.
• Thrive in a fast paced environment while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prior experience in fixed income, and/or handling big data in Python, Matlab or equivalent languages is a big plus.

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