Fixed Income Analyst /AVP

Global Asset Management company, NYC branch Fixed Income department seeks Analyst with experience of perform company research, asset valuation, and relative value analysis

Analyze and recommend investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds to out-perform defined market benchmarks.

Functional Title:         Analyst

Corporate Title:          Assistant Vice President

Department: Fixed Income

Reports To:     Head of Fixed Income

Exempt, annual base salary $140,000 – $160,000 + eligibility for discretionary bonus based on qualitative and/or quantitative performance factors.

Essential Duties/Function:

•           Conduct fundamental credit analysis with emphasis on financial modeling to identify profitable corporate bonds for the portfolio.

•           Create in-depth earnings reports including financial projections, credit valuation and recommendations based on expected performance.

•           Present detailed and persuasive company reports to PMs reviewing potential investment ideas; consult with management on proposed investment ideas and strategies.

•           Liaise with industry sources to capture and develop new investment ideas; pro-actively collect and interpret market information.

•           Foster the development of global views across teams located in Tokyo; provide thorough and timely research to secondary audience abroad.

•           Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications:

•           Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent concentration; MBA and/or CFA designation preferred.

•           At least 3-5 years of experience in credit analysis, fixed income and fund investing with an understanding of the wider financial environment; both buy-side and sell-side corporation experience are welcome.

•           Strong command of MS Office software and advanced Excel; proficiency with Bloomberg and related automated research tools.

•           Company research, asset valuation and relative value analysis capabilities required.

•           Outstanding analytical, financial modeling, written and verbal communication skills; ability to persuasively present recommendations of profitable investment ideas.

•           Detail oriented, pro-active and able to excel in a highly collaborative global team.

•           A flexible team player able to adapt to change.

•           Depending on experience and qualifications, candidates may be considered for the Vice President level.

To apply, please email your resume to xjiang@pasona.com