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Our Culture
We are building our company to thrive and provide value to our customers, business partners and associates over the long term. To accomplish this, we look for professionals who embody our culture of integrity, top-notch performance, collaboration and teamwork. We are committed to hiring and developing associates who are driven to excel, have a strong work ethic and use astute, fact-based and ethical judgment in decision-making.
A Day in the Life -
The Senior Credit Analyst - Leveraged Credit is responsible for the ongoing analysis of assigned sectors within the Fort Washington corporate bond and loan portfolios. Analysis will focus on both industry and company-specific fundamentals as well as relative value, risk positioning and security-specific trade ideas that support the overall client mandate. Skill sets served include but are not limited to someone with 8+ years of experience in fundamental credit and/or equity analysis, a proven track record of outperformance, and who is proficient in Bloomberg and Excel modeling.
Duties and Responsibilities
Researches assigned credit sectors and evaluates fundamental characteristics, trends, opportunities and risks therein. Research activities include frequent collaboration with peers across the firm's investment research teams; including investment grade credit, leveraged credit, emerging markets debt and equity.
Presents timely purchase, sell and position sizing recommendations with regard to both security selection and sector allocation to the portfolio manager(s), trader(s) and credit research team(s) with a focus on relative value, strategy objectives, risk, liquidity and ability to execute.
Stays current on industry news, trends and controversies within assigned coverage areas. Provides relevant, frequent and timely updates to the credit research team(s), portfolio manager(s), Head of Credit and CIO(s). This includes, but is not limited to, new issue commentary/recommendations and regular sector and positioning reviews for credit investment strategies.
Functions as the "sector PM" for assigned sectors; works directly with portfolio manager(s) to determine positioning (credit, curve and/or CUSIP-level) within assigned sectors of various fixed income strategies.
Understands third-party total return and internal insurance asset-liability management (ALM) fixed income portfolio strategies, objectives, risk-tolerances and constraints.
Desired Competencies and Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics or quantitative-related field.
Typically eight or more years of proven successful experience in fundamental credit and/or equity analysis.
Proven strong quantitative and mathematical skills.
Proficient in Bloomberg and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong Excel modeling skills, VBA knowledge a plus.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Upon Hire (Preferred)
To view the full job description please visit - https://careers-westernsouthern.icims.com/jobs/21970/senior-credit-analyst-leveraged-credit/job
Premier Benefits to Support YOU
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, pet insurance, life insurance, disability, Fertility, maternity/caregiver & parental leave, and more!
Retirement solution with our 401(k) savings AND pension plan!
Paid time off that increases with tenure.
Tuition Reimbursement
Subsidized affordable parking
On-site Cafeteria and fitness center (including sports leagues)
On-site Registered Nurse
Career Coaching/Mentoring
Individualized development plans and career pathing
Learn more about who we are visit; www.westernsouthern.com/careers/home-office-careers.