Emerging Markets Credit Research Analyst - Aegon AM

Aegon Asset Management; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 145 000 - 200 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Resumo da oferta

Aegon Asset Management, a leading global investor, seeks an Emerging Markets Credit Research analyst based in Chicago or Cedar Rapids. You will provide high-quality fundamental credit analysis on EM corporate issuers across industries in Latin America, and communicate views to portfolio managers.

You will monitor macro conditions and apply relative value techniques to identify opportunities, while developing external expert relationships and publishing research for the global platform.

Qualificações

• BA required and MBA preferred.
• 6–8 years of experience in the investment industry or closely related field.
• Experience in a research position.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality fundamental credit research on EM corporate issuers in Latin America.
• Gather and analyze data, forecast metrics, and share insights with portfolio managers.
• Monitor macroeconomic, political, and market conditions and assess impact on credit quality and prices.
• Apply relative value analyses and market technicals to identify opportunities.
• Communicate trade recommendations that generate excess returns for clients.
• Publish value-added research on covered EM companies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external experts and research counterparts.

Conhecimentos

Investment research experience

Spanish language proficiency

CFA Charter

Formação académica

BA

MBA

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

Bloomberg

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description Summary

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 350+ investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $446 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 350+ investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $446 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.

We are an international business: Our 1,130 employees work from 16 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Position Overview

Aegon Asset Management is seeking an Emerging Markets Credit Research analyst. Based in our Chicago or Cedar Rapids, IA, office, you will be responsible for providing high quality fundamental credit research through the analysis of emerging market corporate fixed-income issuers in multiple industries within Latin America. In addition, you are expected to effectively communicate fundamental views and trade recommendations to portfolio managers and other investment professionals across our global platform.

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide value added fundamental analysis of emerging market corporate fixed-income issuers in multiple industries within Latin America.
• Gather and analyze data, assess trends, forecast key metrics, and provide outlooks on emerging market companies.
• Monitor macroeconomic, political, industry, and market conditions and assess how trends and themes may affect the credit quality and market prices of emerging market companies.
• Apply strong understanding of relative value and market technicals/sentiment to fundamental analysis to identify attractive investment opportunities.
• Effectively communicated original, defendable, and actionable trade recommendations that generate excess returns for clients across the global platform.
• Maintain and publish value added content and reports on covered emerging market companies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external experts and other research counterparts.

Required Qualifications

• BA required.
• 6 to 8 years of experience within the investment industry, or a closely related industry.
• Experience in a research position.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA.
• Preference to prior coverage in emerging market corporates.
• Spanish language proficiency.
• Fluency with Microsoft Excel and Bloomberg.
• CFA Charter.
• Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.

The salary for this position generally ranges between $145,000 - $200,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, the position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan / Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health And Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays)
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• College Coach Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job‐related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

Why Work for Us

At Aegon Asset Management, we invest in You.

Our people are our greatest asset; with a competitive rewards program including incentive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement programs, and learning and development opportunities, our employees are engaged and empowered. Come be a part of driving our success!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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