Senior Credit Research Associate - Emerging Markets

Loomis Sayles•Boston, MA

1d•$95,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The senior credit research associate will work with two senior analysts covering investment-grade and high yield Latin American corporate issuers. The Loomis Sayles credit research team prides itself in providing independent views and forward-looking assessments of credit risk and potential investment opportunities. The team thinks beyond rating agencies when performing research and values unique ideas and perspectives. Research coverage spans the broad credit spectrum across investment grade, high yield and bank loans in developed and emerging markets. Credit recommendations combine rigorous bottom-up fundamental analysis, structural risk assessment, and relative value-based insights. Credit research analysts are integrated into sector teams that offer market and research insight through the collaboration of portfolio managers, strategists, analysts, and traders.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience in an investment management firm, bank training program, or related experience
Bachelor’s degree with experience in analytical discipline such as accounting, finance, business, economics or mathematics
Solid accounting skills, including understanding financial statements and strong financial modeling ability
Strong Excel skills and experience using Bloomberg as well as leveraging Artificial Intelligence into workflows
Strong interest in financial analysis and research, as well as a demonstrated ability to source information and offer new insights
Quick learner; able to work accurately at a rapid pace with competing priorities
Solid writing skills and developing presentation skills
Excels in a team environment – proactive, collaborative, collegial
Positive attitude, takes direction well and embraces feedback

Nice To Haves

work towards a graduate degree and/or CFA a plus
Experience with emerging markets analysis and written and/or spoken Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth fundamental industry and issuer credit research and analysis as part of a collaborative team led by senior analysts
Build and maintain financial models, including projections
Publish and present issuer credit reviews, industry reviews and other research memos at the direction of the senior analyst
Contribute to the new issue process, incorporating the team view of issuers and industries in order to make timely investment recommendations
Assess credit risk and develop an understanding of relative valuation and financial markets
Source, analyze and present industry and other credit-relevant information and data, inclusive of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors
Interact and communicate with various members of the investment teams, including colleagues in research, trading and portfolio management