Analyst, Credit Research

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC•Clayton, MO

About The Position

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) offers customized investment solutions for tax-exempt and taxable institutional clients. NISA manages over $295 billion in fixed income and equity securities and over $165 billion in derivative notional value. We seek bright, motivated individuals who can contribute to our growing team of professionals. Candidates with a high degree of independent thinking skills, strong analytical and quantitative skills, and team playing abilities are encouraged to apply. The Credit Research Analyst is a member of the Credit Research Team within the Portfolio Management Group. Collectively, the Portfolio Management Group is responsible for all credit investment and portfolio management activities. Bottom-up, fundamentally driven analysis and relative value opinions are at the core of the Credit Research Team’s contribution. The Credit Research Analyst will assist the senior team members in maintaining coverage across multiple sectors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field
3-7 years of relevant finance industry experience- direct equity or credit research experience is preferred
Candidates must have a strong analytical background and the ability to interpret and synthesize large quantities of information from technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
Ability to work successfully in a team environment
Drive to perform at a high level under pressure and time constraints

Nice To Haves

Achieved or working toward an advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or professional designation (e.g., CFA) is preferred
Familiarity with techniques and technologies related to quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., Python) and Excel is preferred

Responsibilities

Conducting extensive company and industry analysis and research
Building and maintaining detailed company financial models
Communicate investment ideas based on fundamental and relative value analysis
Maintaining an active dialogue with other members of the Portfolio Management Group as well as various external parties including sell-side analysts, rating agencies and company management teams
Actively monitoring investment positions across client portfolios
Completing various ad hoc assignments and projects