Sr. Credit Research Analyst
- Employer
- Public Trust Advisors LLC
- Location
- Denver, Colorado (US)
- Salary
- $100,000 - $135,000
- Closing date
- Dec 1, 2021
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- Job Function
- Credit Analysis
- Industry Sector
- Asset Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
Company Description
Public Trust Advisors, LLC (Public Trust) is an investment advisory firm based in Denver, Colorado, that provides investment management services for the public sector including the management of local government investment pools and separately managed accounts. With coverage spanning the nation, Public Trust works closely with thousands of local governments to develop highly communicative investment and administrative strategies that best meet our clients’ needs.
Job Summary
This position requires a strong understanding and desire to focus on fundamental credit analysis using internally generated analyses, external sources, and other analytical tools and processes. Position requires working closely as part of a team in a very dynamic work environment. Reporting to the Head of Credit Research, this individual will be a member of our Credit Committee. The position requires the analysis of assigned issuers, potentially including banks, broker/dealers, corporates, municipals, and asset backed structures. The review process requires complete fundamental and risk management reviews. The successful candidate will have an established record in credit analysis and be proficient in conducting research and drafting issuer and sector wide analysis, with strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Primary function of the Senior Credit Analyst will be fundamental credit analysis of approved and proposed names through thesis development, identification of risk factors, sector research, assessing 3rd party perspectives, establishing due diligence requirements and presenting recommendations.
- Act as primary or secondary analyst on issuers on approved lists.
- Continual cycle surveillance using pre-established markers and recommendation of new markers and analytical tools.
- Ongoing surveillance of financial metrics, market signals and other factors using Excel and other internally developed risk management models.
- Interaction with the portfolio managers and credit team to determine appropriate candidates for inclusion in lists, hold codes, and investment policies.
- Assist the Head of Credit Research to develop a training and mentoring program for new analysts.
- Attend industry conferences as directed by the Head of Credit Research.
- Client presentations as needed.
- Assist with development and enhancement of Credit Policies and Procedures for compliance, analysis and employee conduct.
- Contribute to firm-wide initiatives, as requested.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting required
- Master’s degree or CFA designation or other specialized education, preferred
- 3+ years of experience in credit analysis
- Ability to analyze large amounts of data, time management skills
Competencies Required
Computer Skills:
- MS Office skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Familiarity with S&P Capital IQ and Bloomberg
Soft Skills:
- Strong teamwork skills
- High degree of initiative
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required: Incumbent will demonstrate the ability to concisely distill an issuer’s story, highlighting meaningful factors of cash generation and deployment, and communicate the strengths, weaknesses and areas of due diligence for an issuer
- Keen sense of macroeconomic and sector trends and the ability to convey their impacts on the credit issuers and portfolio holdings
- Strong presentation skills to diversified audiences required
- Accuracy and attention to detail required
- Employee will be able to think quickly on their feet and defend their analysis
- Employee will be able to exercise independent judgment and work well with all levels of employees
Compensation
$100,000 - $135,000
Bonus eligible
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, 18 Days PTO, Hybrid Work Schedule
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OUR CAREER SITE:
https://publictrustadvisors.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=35
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