Investment Analyst - High Yield

INVESTMENT ANALYST -- HIGH YIELD PITTSBURGH, PA Federated Hermes, Inc., one of the nation's largest investment managers with over $715.2 Billion in managed assets has an exciting opportunity available immediately for an Investment Analyst on the Fixed Income High Yield team in Pittsburgh.As part of the Fixed Income team, this position conducts credit analysis and monitoring on the High Yield products, including High Yield bonds, leveraged loans, and equities of High Yield issuers.The role will involve meeting management teams, assessing company creditworthiness, building proprietary earnings models, and publishing research for internal use.The High Yield analyst will also be scoring companies on environmental, social, and governance issues. This is a unique opportunity for an individual who has a passion for leveraged finance and can cover the entire capital structure of High Yield issuers. The selected individual will be an integral part of the High Yield team's process with significant responsibility covering companies in their assigned industries. This requires the ability to articulate investment opinions and be a team player. Pittsburgh is one of the nation's most livable cities with a strong, revitalized economy; lower cost of living than cities of similar size; entrepreneurial spirit; sense of community; superior academics and top research universities; and, vibrant arts, food, cultural and sports scenes. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS: Bachelor degree in business related field required; MBA and/or CFA required Minimum of 5 years of investment analysis experience with exposure to High Yield credit analysis and the technology sector preferred Experience with sustainable and impact investing helpful Excellent research knowledge, analysis and decision-making skills required Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated understanding of financial modeling, valuation and financial statements required Advanced computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, Bloomberg required MAJOR DUTIES: Enthusiastically initiate, perform and maintain high-level fundamental analysis on issuers to assess suitability of credits for inclusion in the portfolios. The investment analysis will include financial statement analysis, financial modeling, competitor analysis as well as assessment of industry, regulatory and macroeconomic trends Vigorously utilize fundamental analysis to formulate investment ideas and clearly articulate it to the portfolio managers, on a timely basis. This includes generating and diligently communicating value-added buy, sell and hold recommendations on individual credits and other relevant information to the portfolio managers Independently and diligently seek research and remain apprised of company and industry trends. Sources include, but are not limited to, industry publications, public documents, annual reports, trade journals, interviews with management teams, and reviewing financial statements and earnings transcripts. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all research performed Proactively participates in all research meetings HOURS/LOCATION: Hybrid office schedule Federated Hermes Tower, Pittsburgh, PA Travel required About Federated Hermes: For more than 60 years, Federated Hermes (FHI) has provided world-class investment solutions to financial professionals in the United States and around the world. Federated Hermes' employees have defined the qualities of the company's success over the decades: a reputation for integrity and excellence, a commitment to customers and employees and a history of longstanding client relationships. While each market cycle brings new opportunities and challenges to the company, Federated Hermes continues to foster employee commitment to excellence in the investment management indus ry. For additional information: About this opportunity please visit: https://careers.federatedhermes.com/psp/EXT/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS HRAM.HRS APP SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=8916&PostingSeq=1 Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any applicable local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes. Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted. Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted. About Federated Hermes, Inc. go to: www.federatedhermes.com We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.