Senior Research Analyst

Neuberger Berman•Chicago, IL

19h•$200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Credit Research Analyst to join the Global Investment Grade Credit Research team. Our goal is to further deepen our research resources and position our team to build upon our long-term track record of performance. As the successful candidate, you will join a team of 15 Investment Grade Research Analysts based across the US and EMEA. You will be working closely with our Traders and Portfolio Managers, who are responsible for the broader Global Investment Grade platform, which manages over $70 billion. The team is sustaining a track record of AUM growth which has created the opportunity for an experienced, proactive and ambitious analyst to bring a voice to the investment decision making process. This role will report to the Director of Research for the Global Investment Grade Credit team and will support the global Investment Grade Portfolio Managers based in Chicago, London, Paris, and Milan.

Requirements

Minimum seven years corporate credit research experience with exposure to multiple non-financial industries.
Formal credit training and/or exposure to the fixed income markets preferred.
Completion or progress toward CFA preferred.
Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet applications required.
Proficiency in the use of computer tools such as Bloomberg, Excel, PowerPoint and aptitude for quickly learning new skills and technologies.
Ability and passion to develop and maintain relationships with sell-side sector analysts, managements of primary corporate holdings, and rating agencies.
Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
Analytical and process oriented.
Self-starter with proven initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a global team, performing multiple job functions without compromising quality of output.
Applicants must be authorized and have the right to work in the country where the role is located without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Ability to independently research credit fundamentals and evaluate investment opportunities across various sectors.
Analyzing financial statements, business risk, market technicals, and relative value to generate actionable corporate bond investment recommendations for various investment vehicles.
Working with senior analysts and Portfolio Managers to make buy, sell and hold recommendations.
Performing investment strategy analysis for multiple industrial sectors.
Developing comprehensive industry frameworks and credit reviews for presentations to Portfolio Management.
Collaborating with Research and Portfolio Management to analyze macro factors and broad market dynamics that have implications for investment strategy.