Fixed Income Research Analyst- Bank Loans
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC•El Segundo, CA
•$125,000 - $140,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is hiring a Fixed Income Research Analyst for its US Bank Loans team in El Segundo, California. The role supports leveraged finance investment decisions through research, financial modeling, and data analysis. The analyst conducts sector and security research, evaluates relative value, monitors portfolio holdings, and engages with issuers and dealers. The position also includes independent research projects, collaboration across investment teams, and contributions to investment-process improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in leveraged finance research or credit analysis.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data into portfolio recommendations.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills for collaboration and idea sharing.
- Demonstrated work ethic and commitment to team success in investment management.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
Nice To Haves
- At least 5 years of relevant leveraged finance or credit research experience.
- CFA designation completed or in progress.
- Proficiency with the Bloomberg terminal and AI tools.
- Experience with loan documentation and covenant analysis.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth sector and security analysis to support investment decisions.
- Analyze industry trends and integrate findings into actionable investment recommendations.
- Perform financial modeling of securities and companies in the leveraged finance space.
- Execute relative value analysis across various security types.
- Identify and develop data management tools to improve investment-process efficiency.
- Contribute to team discussions about investment performance and process improvement.
- Collaborate with other fixed income and asset class teams on firm-wide investment initiatives.
- Interact with issuers and dealers through meetings and industry conferences.
- Monitor existing portfolio holdings and evaluate performance against the original investment thesis.
- Manage independent research projects and contribute to group research initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Professional development support.
- Vacation time and sick time.
- 401(k).
- Health, dental, and life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
