Credit Research Analyst II - Corporate Bonds

Aegon AM NL; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Aegon Asset Management is seeking a Research Analyst II to join the Global Credit Research team in Chicago or Cedar Rapids. You will support senior analysts by updating financial models, analyzing earnings, and maintaining data systems to enhance the credit research process.

The role requires strong Excel skills, familiarity with financial statements, and excellent communication. ABA and CFA are preferred but not required; the position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a

Qualifications

• BA required.
• Fluency with Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg, Capital IQ and/or SNL.
• Familiarity with financial statement analysis.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of fundamental credit research.
• Provide support to existing credit research team across a range of industries, including updating financial models and ad hoc research requests.
• Assist in the coverage of smaller holdings, including the analysis of earnings, news, financials, and other relevant information.
• Maintain spreadsheets and databases that support the investment process.
• Lead projects to further enhance the overall credit research process.
• Display increasing ability to work independently, on a sustained regular basis.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Strong communication

Education

BA required

Tools

MS Excel

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

SNL

Job description

Aegon Asset Management is seeking a Research Analyst II to join the Global Credit Research team in Chicago or Cedar Rapids. You will support senior analysts by updating financial models, analyzing earnings, and maintaining data systems to enhance the credit research process.

The role requires strong Excel skills, familiarity with financial statements, and excellent communication. ABA and CFA are preferred but not required; the position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a