Associate, Credit Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans including dental and eye

401k with generous matching

PTO 20+ days per year

Paid holidays and Volunteer Time Off

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Student loan assistance

Backup child and elder care

Job summary

Arch Capital Group Ltd. is seeking an Associate - Credit Analyst to support the Credit team in managing a large corporate bond portfolio. You will build credit models, write up credit analysis, and drive cross-sector discussion with PMs while delivering substantiated relative value ideas.

The role requires a strong background in finance, 4+ years of investment experience, and familiarity with credit instruments and ESG considerations. Competitive benefits and incentive pay offered in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative subject (finance/economics) required or strongly preferred postgraduate training.
• CFA certification strongly preferred.
• 4+ years in an investment function with growing responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of credit instruments and structured products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting to portfolio managers.
• Very strong work ethic and self-direction.
• Familiarity with BlackRock Aladdin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance credit models for assigned coverage universe.
• Generate high-quality, decision-ready write-ups on credits, sectors, and situations.
• Drive cross-sector discussions with the PM team to surface insights and challenge consensus.
• Provide relative value trade ideas across industries and structures with portfolio impact.
• Engage with covered issuers on credit and ESG factors.
• Support and mentor less experienced analysts on coverage topics.

Skills

Credit instruments knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Self-directed work ethic

Presentation to PMs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/economics

CFA certification strongly preferred

Tools

BlackRock Aladdin platform

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.

• 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
• and more

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