Corporate Credit Research Analyst - Investment Grade TMT Sectors

Lord Abbett • Jersey City, NJ

4d • $175,000 - $240,000

About The Position

We are looking to expand our Investment Grade credit research team by adding a Research Analyst to cover Investment Grade corporate credits within the Telecom, Media, and Technology (TMT) Sector. This individual will be responsible for generating investment ideas within our $55 billion Investment Grade corporates franchise and will interact with investment professionals across our taxable fixed income mandates.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of credit analysis experience covering fundamental industry trends and companies within the TMT Sectors, focusing on investment grade companies
• Excellent quantitative, qualitative and investment management skills
• 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
• MBA degree, CFA designation viewed positively, but not required

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed regional, industry and company fundamental analysis for industries within the TMT Sectors
• Identify primary and secondary investment opportunities and make investment recommendations to portfolio managers within investment grade
• Support ideas with rigorous analysis and publication of detailed investment recommendations
• Build and maintain industry and company financial models
• Communicate and develop relationships with issuer management teams, sell-side professionals, and industry experts

Benefits

• Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans.

What This Job Offers

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