Research Analyst II - Aegon AM

Aegon Asset Management • Cedar Rapids, IA

7d • $80,000 - $92,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Aegon Asset Management is seeking a Research Analyst to join its Global Credit Research team, based in either its Chicago or Cedar Rapids, Iowa office. The role provides quantitative and analytical support to senior credit analysts who invest in corporate bonds and bank loans. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop credit research skills through formal and informal training and will help maintain and enhance the credit research process. This role does not have primary coverage of companies initially, though that may change as the individual’s skills develop.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree required.
• Fluency with Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg, Capital IQ, and/or SNL.
• Familiarity with financial statement analysis.
• Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of investment industry and/or research experience.
• MBA preferred.
• CFA Charter.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of fundamental credit research.
• Support the credit research team across a range of industries, including updating financial models and responding to ad hoc research requests.
• Assist with coverage of smaller holdings by analyzing earnings, news, financial statements, and other relevant information.
• Maintain spreadsheets and databases that support the investment process.
• Lead projects to improve the overall credit research process.
• Demonstrate an increasing ability to work independently on a sustained, regular basis.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Bonus eligibility for eligible employees.
• Pension plan.
• 401(k) match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Disability insurance.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Career training and development opportunities.
• Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Holistic wellness program, including wellness coaching and reward dollars.
• Paid parental leave of 15 days per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• College Coach Program.
• Back-Up Care Program.
• PTO for volunteer hours.
• Employee matching gifts program.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Inclusion and diversity programs.
• Employee recognition program.
• Referral bonus programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level