Associate, Credit Analyst

Arch Insurance Group Inc. • New York, NY

6d • $140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Arch is seeking an Associate Credit Analyst to collaborate with and support the Credit team in managing approximately $11 billion in corporate bonds across multiple portfolios. The role involves analyzing credit instruments, developing credit models and investment recommendations, engaging with issuers, and contributing insights to portfolio management. The position also serves as a resource for less experienced analysts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative subject such as finance or economics.
• At least 4 years of experience in an investment function, with a track record of expanding responsibility.
• Strong, demonstrated knowledge of credit instruments and structured products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to portfolio managers.
• Very strong work ethic and a high degree of self-direction.

Nice To Haves

• Post-graduate degree strongly preferred.
• Progress toward or completion of CFA certification strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the BlackRock Aladdin platform is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance sophisticated credit models for an assigned coverage universe, using independent judgment on key assumptions and risk factors.
• Prepare high-quality, decision-ready write-ups on specific credits, sectors, and situations, with minimal need for senior revision.
• Drive cross-sector discussions with the portfolio management team, surfacing original insights and challenging consensus views where warranted.
• Deliver well-substantiated relative value trade ideas across industries, sectors, and capital structures, with demonstrated impact on portfolio positioning.
• Engage directly and confidently with covered issuers on credit and material ESG factors.
• Serve as a resource for less experienced analysts on coverage-related questions.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans, plus dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Competitive 401(k) with generous matching.
• PTO beginning at 20 days per year.
• Up to 12 paid company holidays per year.
• Two paid days of Volunteer Time Off.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks.
• Student loan assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Backup child and elder care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level