Sr. Fixed Income Credit Analyst

Brown Brothers Harriman • New York, NY

2d • $175,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Fixed Income Credit Analyst is responsible for evaluating fixed income securities, making investment recommendations and helping evaluate other proposed investments in a team context. This position analyzes the durability, management and financial structure of individual fixed income issuers, sector dynamics, and valuations across securities, sectors and grades. The analyst works collaboratively within a team setting that includes other analysts, traders and portfolio managers to support the investment of our fixed income portfolios. This position typically specializes in a few industry sectors of the corporate market across all credit grades of Investment Grade, High Yield and Loans.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant credit investment experience
• Experience with leveraged finance and multi-sector credit needed
• Proven ability to analyze complex issues and make sound decisions
• Intellectual courage and a systematic thought process
• Strong knowledge of credit, risk management, and quantitative research
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• MBA, or other relevant advanced degrees, and CFA designation, a plus
• Knowledge of different fixed income product types and investment tools
• Understanding of the regulatory environment for fixed income securities a plus

Responsibilities

• Recommend investment actions for fixed income securities, based on credit risk, and quantitative research and analysis.
• Work with fixed income traders and other analysts to identify, evaluate and locate potentially attractive corporate bonds and loans.
• Research and document credit recommendations in designated industry sectors.
• Provide the trading desk with pricing guidance for new purchases and sales based upon a quantitative valuation framework and bottom-up credit research.
• Analyze the overall financial strength and risk of individual fixed income issues.
• Analyze market and pricing trends, plus yield and duration considerations between different opportunities.
• Monitor credit performance of securities, in the designated industry sectors, and take appropriate action.
• Discuss individual investments and our investment process with clients and prospects.
• Discuss covered sectors and individual recommendations at daily credit meetings.
• Communicate investment performance to portfolio management and client relationship teams.
• Maintain fluency in applicable regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong team behavior and help the group make solid investment decisions.

Benefits

• BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing.
• BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees