Experienced Corporate Credit Analyst
About The Position
American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments. Privately controlled and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there’s an unexpected side to us, too. We direct 40% of our dividends every year—over $2 billion since 2000—to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute’s breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone. All 1,400 of us across the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you’re excited to learn more about us, we can’t wait to learn more about you. Role Summary American Century Investments is seeking to fill a corporate credit analyst position within our Global Credit Research team. We seek an experienced, hardworking investment professional to join our Global Fixed Income Portfolio Management teams as a Corporate Credit Analyst focused on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Services in both Investment Grade and High Yield rated borrowers. In this role, you are responsible for making investment recommendations to our portfolio managers focusing on specific industry sector coverage. This role reports to the VP and Senior Portfolio Manager of Fixed Income This hybrid position will be based out of our New Yrk office. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future. How You Will Make an Impact Fundamental Credit Analysis - Conduct fundamental "bottoms-up" credit analysis, up and down borrowers’ capital structures, in the Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Services sectors. This includes but not limited to building financial models, analysis of company financials and documents, meeting with company management, synthesizing and integrating sell side research into a holistic view Investment Recommendations - Articulate strong views to portfolio managers and effectively defend positions, translating recommendations into trading ideas with a high degree of conviction Building and Maintaining Internal Resources - Maintaining industry and/or company statistics that supplement the firm's in-house database and research capabilities Build and Enhance Industry Knowledge - Assist in building the firm's database of knowledge through attending investment conferences and company presentations Traits we are seeking: This role is ideal for an investment professional who enjoys developing investment recommendations and partnering with portfolio managers and traders to drive buy and sell decisions for the various funds. You should possess a passion and deep interest in investment research and corporate analysis. In addition, you should enjoy performing extensive industry research to uncover and develop investment ideas. A highly motivated, intellectually curious investment professional possessing a combination of strong quantitative skills, an ability to meet deadlines and high attention to detail are all necessary. You can operate effectively as a self-starter and work independently in an ambitious and highly collaborative environment. You make decisions with a high-level of conviction and seek out new challenges. You enjoy working with colleagues who are intellectually curious, ethical, and empathetic.
Requirements
- Experienced in fixed income research, with a preference for strong working knowledge in the Financials sectors. Investment Grade and High Yield experience required.
- Able to effectively discuss sector themes and articulate current trends in the space, which contribute to building a bottoms-up perspective on Macro trends. Experience analyzing, understanding relative value, and structural opportunities from senior to subordinated instruments is critical.
- Strong understanding of in-depth fundamental analysis and relative value investment concepts validated through prior experience building financial models to value investments and high proficiency in Bloomberg and Excel
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study.
- Proactive, able to work independently yet be team-player serving as a resource to the larger research team and mentor to junior members of the team. Able to hold an opinion but open-minded and willing to listen and engage with others
- Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree such as an MBA and/or CFA designation a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct fundamental "bottoms-up" credit analysis, up and down borrowers’ capital structures, in the Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Services sectors. This includes but not limited to building financial models, analysis of company financials and documents, meeting with company management, synthesizing and integrating sell side research into a holistic view
- Articulate strong views to portfolio managers and effectively defend positions, translating recommendations into trading ideas with a high degree of conviction
- Maintaining industry and/or company statistics that supplement the firm's in-house database and research capabilities
- Assist in building the firm's database of knowledge through attending investment conferences and company presentations
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
- Generous PTO and competitive benefits
- 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learning
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
