Associate, Credit Analyst

Arch Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

401k with generous matching

PTO 20 days per year

Holidays: up to 12 per year

Parental leave up to 10 weeks

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Backup child and elder care

Job summary

Arch Capital is seeking an Associate - Credit Analyst to support the Credit team in managing approximately $11 billion in corporate bonds across multiple portfolios. You will contribute to credit models and write-ups, and collaborate with PMs on portfolio strategy.

You will engage with issuers on credit and ESG factors, present to PMs, and mentor junior analysts as part of a dynamic Credit team in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative subject (e.g., finance, economics)
• Post-graduate CFA certification strongly preferred
• 4+ years of experience in an investment function with expanding responsibility
• Strong knowledge of credit instruments and structured products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presenting to PMs
• Very strong work ethic and self-direction
• Familiarity with BlackRock Aladdin platform a plus

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance sophisticated credit models for an assigned coverage universe
• Generate high-quality, decision-ready writups on credits, sectors, and situations
• Drive cross-sector discussions with the portfolio management team
• Proactively deliver relative value trade ideas across industries and capital structures
• Engage directly with covered issuers on credit and ESG factors
• Serve as a go-to resource for less experienced analysts

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Presenting to PMs

Self-directed work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics

CFA certification progress preferred

Tools

BlackRock Aladdin

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility.

Summary

Arch is looking to employ an Associate - Credit Analyst to collaborate with and support the Credit team in managing approximately $11 billion in corporate bonds across multiple portfolios.

Job Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance sophisticated credit models for an assigned coverage universe, exercising independent judgment on key assumptions and risk factors
• Generate high-quality, decision-ready write-ups on specific credits, sectors, and situations, with minimal need for senior revision
• Drive cross-sector discussions with the portfolio management team, surfacing original insights and challenging consensus views where warranted
• Proactively deliver well-substantiated relative value trade ideas across industries, sectors, and capital structures, with demonstrated impact on portfolio positioning
• Engage directly and confidently with covered issuers on credit and material ESG factors
• Serve as a go-to resource for less experienced analysts on coverage-related questions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative subject (e.g., finance, economics); post-graduate degree strongly preferred
• Demonstrated progress toward, or completion of, CFA certification strongly preferred
• 4+ years of experience in an investment function, with a track record of expanding responsibility
• Strong, demonstrated knowledge of credit instruments and structured products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to PMs
• Very strong work ethic and high degree of self-direction
• Familiarity with BlackRock Aladdin platform a plus

For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

$140,000 - $165,000/year

Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

Benefits

• multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• a competitive 401k with generous matching
• PTO beginning at 20 days per year
• up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer
• basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
• Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Backup Child and Elder Care

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