Junior Credit Research Analyst

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About Us:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world.

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Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Job Description:

Seeking a Credit Research Analyst to become an integral member of the High Grade & High Yield - Aero/ Defense, Autos, Manufacturing/Cap Goods, and Transport 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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