Experienced ABS Credit Analyst

T. Rowe Price • Baltimore, MD

20h • $175,000 - $275,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident. We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business . With a career at the firm, y ou can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. Y ou’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, a s well as compensation , benefits , and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respect s and valu e s differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity . Join us for the opportunity to g row and make a difference in ways that matter to you . Role Summary The position will be responsible for analyzing and developing credit opinions on securitized transactions in the ABS market. The position will require analysis of financial, consumer and property market fundamentals, security level cash flows, ongoing security surveillance, the assignment of credit ratings, and trade recommendations that benefit T. Rowe Price portfolios. The analyst will be an integral part of the Securitized Products team at T. Rowe Price.

Requirements

• College degree
• 5+ years of direct investment experience in ABS
• Experience developing and maintaining reports and data
• Understanding of financial accounting, derivatives markets, and computer skills
• Experience using Intex and Bloomberg
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong decision-making and risk management background
• Strong analytical skills
• Collaborative, inquisitive and detail-oriented personality

Nice To Haves

• Experience analyzing 4a2 transactions is a plus
• Advanced business degree is a plus
• Chartered Financial Analyst designation preferred
• Experience with data querying languages and tools
• Knowledge of Excel VBA and/or Python

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate investment opportunities in the securitized products universe.
• Analyze and recommend potential purchases and sales of securitized products securities to enhance portfolio performance. Conduct fundamental sector, market, and security analysis, and combine relative value and strategy considerations in sector and security recommendations.
• Analyze the fundamentals in covered sectors, including underwriting standards, prepayment and default forecasting, collateral market trends, macro developments and their impact on securitized credit securities.
• Communicate and collaborate with various internal and external parties to develop well-researched, sound investment recommendations and sector theses. This position will interact most directly with internal peers who also cover securitized products. The role will also interact with Rating Agency analysts, external sector experts, T. Rowe Price Portfolio Managers, Equity and Credit analysts, and Quantitative analysts, among others.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus eligibility
• A generous retirement plan
• Hybrid work schedule
• Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees