Analyst Investment Credit Research

Empower • Greenwood Village, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. 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. This is a hybrid role in the DTC office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or Mathematics
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or MBA/MSF preferred.
• May be required to complete the CFA designation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees