Fixed Income Credit Analyst

Chandler Asset Management; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA & FSA

Life & AD&D

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

ESOP

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Fun company events

Job summary

Chandler Asset Management in San Diego, CA, seeks a Credit Associate to perform in-depth credit research on fixed income securities, monitor issuer developments, and provide investment recommendations under senior guidance.

You will analyze financial statements, build credit models, participate in the Credit Committee, and engage with issuer management to support portfolio decisions. Strong Excel/Bloomberg skills and a CFA-progress mindset are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics or related field is required; CFA progress preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in asset management or 1+ year with demonstrable fixed income experience.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Bloomberg, and data management.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and credit fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Produce written fundamental credit analysis on issuers across corporate, securitized, and municipal sectors.
• Assess financial statements, cash flow, debt structures and industry risks to determine creditworthiness.
• Maintain and develop credit models to track key metrics and risk indicators.
• Present concise credit reports and recommendations to Credit Committee and Investment Team.
• Engage with issuer management to gather information and validate credit views.
• Prepare issuer updates and risk assessments for the investment team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg Terminal

Database management

Job description

Chandler Asset Management in San Diego, CA, seeks a Credit Associate to perform in-depth credit research on fixed income securities, monitor issuer developments, and provide investment recommendations under senior guidance.

You will analyze financial statements, build credit models, participate in the Credit Committee, and engage with issuer management to support portfolio decisions. Strong Excel/Bloomberg skills and a CFA-progress mindset are preferred.