Hybrid High-Yield & Leveraged Loans Analyst

New York Life Insurance Co.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Life Investment Management (NYLIM) is seeking an Investment Analyst to its Global Fixed Income Group - High Yield Corporate Credit Team in New York. The role focuses on credit research, investment analysis, and portfolio surveillance within HY and CLO strategies.

You will present to the HY investment committee, partner with PMs and traders, and engage with issuer management for due diligence. Strong communication, AI awareness, and a team‑oriented approach are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant industry experience with a strong background in credit research and leveraged finance.
• BA degree required; MBA or CFA is a plus.
• Meaningful experience with high yield bonds and leveraged loans, including CLO strategies.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and experience working with AI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform fundamental credit research, investment analysis, and portfolio surveillance for high yield sectors.
• Present investment recommendations to the high yield investment committee.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders on value, fit, and position sizing for purchases and sales.
• Meet issuer management teams for opportunities and due diligence.
• Develop relationships with research analysts at peers, broker-dealers and rating agencies.
• Prepare industry, issuer and portfolio review reports for management.
• Monitor holdings to drive alpha-generating returns and timely portfolio positioning.

Skills

Credit research

Leverage finance

Analytical skills

AI knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Education

BA degree

MBA or CFA

Job description

New York Life Investment Management (NYLIM) is seeking an Investment Analyst to its Global Fixed Income Group - High Yield Corporate Credit Team in New York. The role focuses on credit research, investment analysis, and portfolio surveillance within HY and CLO strategies.

You will present to the HY investment committee, partner with PMs and traders, and engage with issuer management for due diligence. Strong communication, AI awareness, and a team‑oriented approach are essential.