Corporate Credit Analyst - Investment Grade

DoubleLine; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Doubleline is seeking an Analyst, Corporate Credit to shape our investment strategy for investment grade bank and financial institutions bonds in the US.

You will conduct in-depth analysis, develop robust credit opinions, and deliver actionable recommendations that influence portfolio decisions for our investment team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate credit experience, including direct coverage of banks and relative value analysis.
• Solid understanding of fixed income markets, macro factors, and US IG bond market.
• Working knowledge of bank credit fundamentals, capital and liquidity requirements, stress testing, and bank capital structure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial, market, and economic analysis of banks and financial institutions in the US IG credit universe.
• Develop investment ideas to enhance the investment strategy.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to the team.
• Monitor market conditions and adjust analyses to support investment decisions.

Skills

Strong research skills

Financial modeling

Fixed income markets

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Analyst, Corporate Credit plays a role in shaping our investment strategy for investment grade bank and financial institutions bonds. You will drive the investment process by conducting in-depth analysis, developing robust credit opinions, and delivering actionable recommendations that directly influence portfolio decisions. This role offers you the opportunity to make a significant impact on our investment outcomes by translating detailed market insights into strategic actions for our portfolio managers.

Job Functions

• Conduct Research: Perform detailed financial, market, and economic analysis to evaluate bonds across banks and other financial institutions within the US IG credit universe, including capital adequacy, asset quality, funding and liquidity profiles
• Develop Investment Ideas: Use your market awareness to identify trends and propose new ideas that enhance our investment strategy
• Communicate Findings: Share your research, analysis, and recommendations with the team in a clear and straightforward manner
• Monitor Market Conditions: Stay informed about market developments and adjust your analysis as needed to support our investment decisions

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in corporate credit, including direct coverage of banks and relative value analysis
• Strong research skills with the ability to extract and share meaningful investment insights
• A solid understanding of fixed income markets, including macroeconomic factors, and a genuine interest in the US Investment grade bond market
• Working knowledge of bank credit fundamentals and the regulatory framework, including capital and liquidity requirements, stress testing, and bank capital structure (senior, subordinated, and preferred securities)
• Proficiency in financial modeling and quantitative analysis
• A bachelor’s degree is required
• Prefer CFA designation (or progress towards it) or MBA