Associate Credit Research Analyst (U.S. Bank Loans)

Lord Abbett•Jersey City, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Lord Abbett is seeking to expand its credit research team by adding an Associate Research Analyst to assist Senior Analysts covering companies with Loan-Only capital structures. This individual will be part of the Global Credit Research Team and will interact with investment professionals across taxable fixed income mandates. The role involves conducting fundamental analysis, building financial models, assisting in research note construction, developing research knowledge, communicating with issuer management teams and other professionals, and analyzing credit documents.

Requirements

2-3 years of financial modeling experience
Excellent quantitative, communication, and investment management skills
BA/BS degree required

Nice To Haves

Experience with high yield/leveraged loans, private credit/direct lending and the healthcare sector would be helpful

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed industry and company fundamental analysis for Loan-Only capital structures as directed by the Senior Analysts
Build and maintain industry and company financial models
Assist Senior Analyst in constructing company and industry research notes, providing background information, graphs and data tables
Develop and refine research knowledge and skills under the guidance of the supervising Senior Analyst and Director of Research
Communicate and develop relationships with issuer management teams, sell-side professionals, legal and restructuring professionals, and private equity sponsors
Analyze and help develop credit documents such as loan agreements, amendments, and security agreements