Fixed Income Research Analyst - Flexible Work, 401(k) Match

Unum Ireland; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Student loan repayment options

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work environments

Job summary

Unum Group in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Investment Analyst - Credit to research fixed income investments for a $30+ billion portfolio and provide credit opinions to Portfolio Managers and CIO. This role emphasizes credit review, Bloomberg research, and communications with senior leaders.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in investments; MBA/CFA preferred, and proficiency in Bloomberg and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or CFA credentials preferred.
• 2+ years relevant work experience in investments; solid knowledge of fixed income markets, economics and credit research required.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the demonstrated ability to quickly and effectively communicate ideas and recommendations.
• Proficiency with Bloomberg and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel; ability to learn new software and utilize external quantitative tools that value corporate credit risk required.

Responsibilities

• Credit Review and Analysis of corporate bond offerings and industries using Bloomberg, ratings agencies, third-party research, and SEC filings.
• Assign/maintain formal ratings on Investment Grade and High Yield credits and monitor exposures.
• Make investment recommendations on the purchase or sale of corporate bonds to Portfolio Managers and Head of Research.
• Collaborate with underwriters and other areas to assist in new business and renewal processes.

Skills

Fixed income

Credit research

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics or related field

MBA or CFA preferred

Tools

Bloomberg

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Unum Group in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Investment Analyst - Credit to research fixed income investments for a $30+ billion portfolio and provide credit opinions to Portfolio Managers and CIO. This role emphasizes credit review, Bloomberg research, and communications with senior leaders.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in investments; MBA/CFA preferred, and proficiency in Bloomberg and Excel.