EM Sovereign Research Analyst
About The Position
About Lord Abbett: Founded in 1929, Lord Abbett is an independent firm with a singular focus on the management of money. Over the course of our history, we’ve earned a sterling reputation for our leadership, influence, and innovation in the asset management industry. Today, our independent perspective, our commitment to active management, and our intelligent product design continue to make us relevant to individual and institutional investors. From the very beginning, we’ve recognized that our people are our greatest asset. As an investment-led, investor-focused firm, we value intellectual curiosity, teamwork, and collaboration across the organization. We’re looking for people with a keen interest in working for a trusted leader in the asset management industry, a desire to expand their knowledge, and a passion for delivering a client experience that exceeds expectations. Now that you know our history, are you ready to be part of our future? Job Overview: Lord Abbett’s Emerging Markets Fixed Income team is seeking an experienced emerging markets sovereign research analyst to cover a subset of sovereign credits across Africa, Asia and Latin America. The successful candidate will be an experienced and energetic member of the Lord Abbett's Emerging Markets Debt team. The team manages the Sovereign, Quasi-Sovereign, and Corporate investments across all of Lord Abbett’s fixed income portfolios. Position is located in Jersey City, NJ office. The Emerging Markets Sovereign Analyst will lead the credit analysis for emerging market sovereigns using both quantitative and qualitative analysis tools and techniques.
Requirements
- Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with economic and debt databases from official creditors, i.e. IMF/World Bank as well as sources such as Haver/Bloomberg; demonstrated ability to use such data to develop comprehensive financial models.
- Experience analyzing EM sovereign debt restructurings, modeling potential recovery values and ability to generate alpha in restructuring / post restructuring process
- Possession of robust international contact network and ability to conduct bilateral due diligence meetings with policymakers, IFI representatives, academics, and other experts.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and ongoing dialogue with the portfolio management team to share trade recommendations, market views and analysis of events.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Political Science, International Relations
- Preferably 3 years of direct EMD Sovereign Analyst / Economist and/or broader rating agency or asset management experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience at the IMF is a plus
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent research, develop regional macro-economic, financial, political forecasts and translate them into specific investment views in Emerging Markets fixed income markets - external debt, local rates and currencies.
- Formulate and forecast views on relative value across countries and regions, macro/political risk assessments, and debt sustainability and translate views into actionable trade recommendations
- Active communication of views to EMD PMs and other external and internal clients
- Active participation in investment meetings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
