Senior Research Analyst

Gen Re Corporation • Farmington, CT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The analyst will be responsible for analyzing investment grade corporate credits. The successful candidate will be a member of a team that provides fundamental credit analysis used for making timely investment recommendations for client portfolios with the goal of outstanding investment performance. This position is responsible for:

Making investment recommendations and providing appropriate documentation to support the decision-making process.
Conducting extensive due diligence to support buy/sell/hold decisions as well as relative value recommendations.
Assessing individual company financial profiles.
Preparing/maintaining financial models.
Monitoring earnings releases and news stories.
Networking with key industry participants and analysts.
Preparing concisely written company specific reports that will include a rationale for the recommendation, a summary of key credit strengths/concerns, and notes regarding recent developments.
Monitoring credit trends within assigned industries, identifying key drivers within each industry, and presenting near and intermediate term outlooks.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant industry related experience with a proven track record of fundamental credit analysis that results in sound investment decisions.
• Keen interest in understanding the evolution of industries and the competitive position of businesses.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements, determine management strengths/weaknesses, and assess the viability of corporate strategies.
• Demonstrated success in identifying key credit issues and effectively communicating these findings to appropriate personnel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with proven ability to make, communicate, and defend decisions.
• Experience and comfort with presenting analysis to both internal and external constituents.
• Motivation to contribute to the success of the team and the firm.
• Ability to manage time effectively and fanatical attention to detail across all tasks.
• Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree such as an MBA and/or CFA designation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Making investment recommendations and providing appropriate documentation to support the decision-making process.
• Conducting extensive due diligence to support buy/sell/hold decisions as well as relative value recommendations.
• Assessing individual company financial profiles.
• Preparing/maintaining financial models.
• Monitoring earnings releases and news stories.
• Networking with key industry participants and analysts.
• Preparing concisely written company specific reports that will include a rationale for the recommendation, a summary of key credit strengths/concerns, and notes regarding recent developments.
• Monitoring credit trends within assigned industries, identifying key drivers within each industry, and presenting near and intermediate term outlooks.

What This Job Offers

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