Credit Analyst

Stifel Bank • Bellevue, WA

315d • $90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The position will support the taxable fixed income team based in Baltimore. The individual will conduct thorough credit research on current holdings, as well as evaluate issuers for future security selection. The candidate will be expected to provide written reports on trends in all sectors of the investment grade fixed income market, and provide ongoing surveillance and relative value recommendations accordingly. Communication with the firm's other offices is expected. Must be team-oriented.

Requirements

• Strong financial skills, including at least two years of analytical experience in the financial sector.
• Strong quantitative abilities, strategic perspective, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Collegiality, confidence, and proactivity.

Nice To Haves

• CFA and/or MBA or committed to obtaining CFA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit research with emphasis on primary contact and communication with companies, rating agencies, and sell-side.
• Employ disciplined assessments of entities' strategy, execution, earning power, profitability trend, cash generation, capital management, and governance.
• Make recommendations based on bottom-up, fundamental research oriented toward high-conviction, long-term decisions for client portfolios.
• Communicate research and written reports on individual credits, sectors, or macro trends in a timely manner.
• Respond to requests for data, information, and calls from internal and external clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with management of entities under coverage.
• Develop and maintain Responsible Investing (RI) contacts on the bond side.
• Regular communication and meetings with portfolio managers in all offices.
• Write topical white papers or serve on various committees as assigned.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses
• Health / dental / vision / prescription insurance offerings
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition & certification assistance programs
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree