Associate Credit Research Analyst - Investment Grade Healthcare Sector

Lord Abbett•Jersey City, NJ

About The Position

We are looking to expand our Investment Grade credit research team by adding an Associate Research Analyst to cover Investment Grade corporate credits within the Healthcare Sector. This individual will be responsible for assisting with generating investment ideas within our $55 billion Investment Grade corporates franchise and will interact with investment professionals across our taxable fixed income mandates.

Requirements

5-7 years of credit analysis experience covering fundamental industry trends and companies in the Healthcare Sector
Excellent quantitative, communication, and investment management skills
BA/BS degree required
Ability to articulate investment ideas in a clear and concise manner with internal and external constituents
An attitude and practice of proactive idea generation
Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Some buy-side experience working in a team-oriented environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed industry and company fundamental analysis within the Healthcare Sector
Identify primary and secondary investment opportunities and make investment recommendations to investment grade portfolio managers
Build and maintain industry and company financial models
Construct company and industry research notes, providing background information, graphs and data tables
Develop and refine research knowledge and skills under the guidance of the Co-Head of Investment Grade Corporate Research
Communicate and develop relationships with issuer management teams, sell-side professionals and industry experts