Experienced Corporate Credit Analyst
American Century InvestmentsAbout Us
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Role Summary
American Century Investments is seeking to fill a corporate credit analyst position within our Global Credit Research team. We seek an experienced, hardworking investment professional to join our Global Fixed Income Portfolio Management teams as a Corporate Credit Analyst focused on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Services in both Investment Grade and High Yield rated borrowers. In this role, you are responsible for making investment recommendations to our portfolio managers focusing on specific industry sector coverage.
This role reports to the VP and Senior Portfolio Manager of Fixed Income
This hybrid position will be based out of our New Yrk office.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
How You Will Make an Impact
Fundamental Credit Analysis - Conduct fundamental "bottoms-up" credit analysis, up and down borrowers’ capital structures, in the Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Services sectors. This includes but not limited to building financial models, analysis of company financials and documents, meeting with company management, synthesizing and integrating sell side research into a holistic view
Investment Recommendations - Articulate strong views to portfolio managers and effectively defend positions, translating recommendations into trading ideas with a high degree of conviction
Building and Maintaining Internal Resources - Maintaining industry and/or company statistics that supplement the firm's in-house database and research capabilities
Build and Enhance Industry Knowledge - Assist in building the firm's database of knowledge through attending investment conferences and company presentations
What You Bring to the Team (Required)
Work Experience - Experienced in fixed income research, with a preference for strong working knowledge in the Financials sectors. Investment Grade and High Yield experience required.
Deep Sector Knowledge – Able to effectively discuss sector themes and articulate current trends in the space, which contribute to building a bottoms-up perspective on Macro trends. Experience analyzing, understanding relative value, and structural opportunities from senior to subordinated instruments is critical.
Technical Skills - Strong understanding of in-depth fundamental analysis and relative value investment concepts validated through prior experience building financial models to value investments and high proficiency in Bloomberg and Excel
Education - Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study. Advanced degree such as an MBA and/or CFA designation a plus.
Cultural – Proactive, able to work independently yet be team-player serving as a resource to the larger research team and mentor to junior members of the team. Able to hold an opinion but open-minded and willing to listen and engage with others
Traits we are seeking:
This role is ideal for an investment professional who enjoys developing investment recommendations and partnering with portfolio managers and traders to drive buy and sell decisions for the various funds.
You should possess a passion and deep interest in investment research and corporate analysis.
In addition, you should enjoy performing extensive industry research to uncover and develop investment ideas.
A highly motivated, intellectually curious investment professional possessing a combination of strong quantitative skills, an ability to meet deadlines and high attention to detail are all necessary.
You can operate effectively as a self-starter and work independently in an ambitious and highly collaborative environment.
You make decisions with a high-level of conviction and seek out new challenges. You enjoy working with colleagues who are intellectually curious, ethical, and empathetic.
Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.
The above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
Generous PTO and competitive benefits
401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution
Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learning
Learn more about our benefits and perks.
For New York based candidates, the salary range for this role is $155,000.00 - $182,000.00. Actual offers are based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. This position is eligible for cash incentive providing the potential to earn more.
Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency. Adherence to this schedule is essential to fulfilling the expectations of the role.
American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such, American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.
We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to HR-Talent_Acquisition@americancentury.com. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.
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