Fixed Income Analyst

Pasona N A, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. in New York's Global Asset Management unit seeks an Analyst in Fixed Income to perform company research, asset valuation and relative value analysis.

Analyze and recommend investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds to outperform defined market benchmarks. Collaborate with PMs and global teams to deliver timely, actionable research and ideas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or equivalent.
• MBA and/or CFA designation preferred.
• 3–5 years of credit analysis, fixed income and fund investing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis with emphasis on financial modeling to identify profitable corporate bonds for the portfolio.
• Create in-depth earnings reports including financial projections, credit valuation and recommendations based on expected performance.
• Present detailed and persuasive company reports to PMs reviewing potential investment ideas; consult with management on proposed investment ideas and strategies.
• Liaise with industry sources to capture and develop new investment ideas; pro-actively collect and interpret market information.
• Foster the development of global views across teams located in Tokyo; provide thorough and timely research to secondary audience abroad.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial modeling

Earnings projections

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Presentations to PMs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA and/or CFA preferred

Tools

Bloomberg

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Global Asset Management company, NYC branch Fixed Income department seeks Analyst with experience of performing company research, asset valuation, and relative value analysis.

Analyze and recommend investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds to out-perform defined market benchmarks.

Functional Title: Analyst

Department: Fixed Income

Reports To: Head of Fixed Income

Exempt, annual base salary $140,000 - $160,000 + eligibility for discretionary bonus based on qualitative and/or quantitative performance factors.

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis with emphasis on financial modeling to identify profitable corporate bonds for the portfolio.
• Create in-depth earnings reports including financial projections, credit valuation and recommendations based on expected performance.
• Present detailed and persuasive company reports to PMs reviewing potential investment ideas; consult with management on proposed investment ideas and strategies.
• Liaise with industry sources to capture and develop new investment ideas; pro-actively collect and interpret market information.
• Foster the development of global views across teams located in Tokyo; provide thorough and timely research to secondary audience abroad.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent concentration; MBA and/or CFA designation preferred.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in credit analysis, fixed income and fund investing with an understanding of the wider financial environment; both buy-side and sell-side corporation experience are welcome.
• Strong command of MS Office software and advanced Excel; proficiency with Bloomberg and related automated research tools.
• Company research, asset valuation and relative value analysis capabilities required.
• Outstanding analytical, financial modeling, written and verbal communication skills; ability to persuasively present recommendations of profitable investment ideas.
• Detail oriented, pro-active and able to excel in a highly collaborative global team.
• A flexible team player able to adapt to change.
• Depending on experience and qualifications, candidates may be considered for the Vice President level.