Analyst Investment Credit Research

Under moderate supervision, analyzes Investment Grade and High Yield companies and their bond securities in a sector-specific investments portfolio.  Under moderate supervision, performs individual credit reviews, security-level and industry-level relative value analysis, and portfolio-level monitoring and reporting for an assigned sector-specific investments portfolio.

What you will do:

• Researches and recommends corporate credits and both new issue and secondary market IG and HY corporate bonds and leveraged loans, all in support of Empowers General Account, Separate Account and CLO investment programs.
• Presents new investment proposals to the Head of Corporate Bond Research and other senior managers.
• Completes all internal credit approval processes and documentation needs in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develops expertise in assigned industries and manages an existing portfolio of corporate bond investments.
• Under supervision, manages credit restructuring situations and develops loss mitigation strategies.
• May occasionally participate in inter-departmental projects related to investments and/or company acquisitions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or Mathematics
• May be required to complete the CFA designation.
• Minimum two (2) years, three (3) years preferred, of relevant corporate credit and capital markets experience.
• Knowledge of the U.S. fixed income markets, corporate bond trading and relative value analysis
• Must possess solid business and investments writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and/or Access.
• Proficient in S&P’s Capital IQ application and various Bloomberg fixed-income applications.

What will set you apart:

• Has general discretion in making credit recommendations.  Credit recommendations require approval by the Head of Corporate Bond Research or the SVP – U.S. Chief Investment Officer prior to final trade execution.
• Chartered Financial Analyst designation or MBA/MSF preferred.
• Will have active relationships with their senior managers in the Empower Investment Group, including the Head of Corporate Bond Research and the SVP – U.S. CIO & Lead Portfolio Manager.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***