Investment Grade Credit Research - Credit Analyst

New York Life Insurance; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious firm as an investment analyst in the Public High Grade Corporate Credit Group, where you'll leverage your analytical skills to perform credit analysis for a diverse portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced analysts, monitor industry trends, and present findings that influence investment decisions. With a commitment to employee growth and a culture of inclusion, this is a chance to make a significant impact in the financial sector while balancing work and life priorities. Be part of a legacy that values stability and innovation in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Adoption assistance

Student loan repayment programs

Comprehensive leave programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in credit research with strong analytical skills.
• BA required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.

Responsibilities

• Perform fundamental credit analysis for investment grade companies.
• Collaborate with portfolio management to evaluate new investment opportunities.

Skills

Credit Analysis

Financial Modeling

Quantitative Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Job description

Location Designation:Hybrid - 4 days per week

Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 180 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Here you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring organization with a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You willbe part ofan inclusive teamguided by our belief to always be there for each other–providing the support and flexibilityto grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.

You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly.

NYL Investors is seeking a highly qualified investment analyst to join our Public High Grade Corporate Credit Group within our Fixed Income Investors (FII) Group. Fixed Income Investors is a multi-product fixed income asset management division of NYL Investors LLC. FII focuses on U.S. dollar-denominated debt in the following asset classes: investment grade credit securities, high yield bonds, senior secured floating rate loans, mortgage-backed, asset-backed and other structured securities, treasuries, agencies, and money market instruments. FII provides a broad array of investment advisory services to affiliated insurance companies’ general and separate accounts and other affiliated corporate entities: third-party institutional clients, retail clients, investment companies and other pooled investment vehicles. The Public High-Grade Credit Group is responsible for a portfolio of over $95 billion Corporate bonds.

What You’ll Do:

• Work closely with senior research analysts to perform fundamental credit analysis for a portfolio of investment grade companies
• Monitor various industries, including changes or shifts in industry fundamentals that potentially affect company results and investment performance
• Use financial models to analyze the capital structure and creditworthiness of existing and potential new investments
• Review and summarize offering memoranda and present findings and recommendations to management
• Collaborate with portfolio management and trading professionals to assess relative value and evaluate new investment opportunities
• Analyze new transactions applying sound credit analysis, financial analysis, and research skills
• Prepare credit memorandums and present research findings to a credit committee
• Maintain timely reporting and documentation of transactions
• Prepare topical presentations, portfolio reports, and other special projects

What You’ll Bring:

• BA required - preferably with a concentration in Finance, Accounting, Math, Economics, or Engineering
• 3 to 5years of experience in credit research involving both qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Well-developed quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team with multiple reporting lines
• Strong team player with the ability to manage and prioritize numerous tasks

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range:$90,000-$135,000

Overtime eligible:Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible:Yes

Sales bonus eligible:No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site .

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by theFoundation.We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com .

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Job Requisition ID:91893