Junior Fixed Income Analyst

CI Segall Bryant & Hamill; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CI Segall Bryant & Hamill in Chicago is looking for a Credit Research Analyst to enhance the fixed income investment discipline. The role requires strong analytical and technical skills, proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg, and a college degree in a relevant field.

The analyst will support investment managers with credit research, maintain financial models, and contribute to portfolio analytics. The pay for this position ranges from $88,000 to $100,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial modeling is preferred.
• CFA designation or the willingness to pursue it is desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit research within the SBH credit research process.
• Maintain financial statement models and quality evaluation/risk monitoring screens.
• Provide quantitative support for portfolio analytics.

Skills

Strong analytical and technical skills

High proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Bloomberg and database applications

Experience with financial modeling

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

College degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Job description

The Segall Bryant & Hamill (SBH) fixed income team is seeking a candidate that is eager to develop their skills and knowledge across the fixed income investment discipline. This individual will join our team, contributing their talent and perspective in pursuit of our goal to provide high quality investment solutions for our clients. We anticipate that the success of our clients will in turn provide growth and career enhancement opportunities for all members of our team.

Key Responsibilities

• The analyst will be tasked with credit research responsibilities. In general, analysts are responsible for providing independent, detail-oriented analysis within the SBH credit research process framework that aids portfolio managers in the evaluation of buy/sell decisions and the monitoring of securities held in clients’ portfolios.
• Analysts are responsible for certain consistent and repeated responsibilities, including the maintenance of financial statement models and quality evaluation/risk monitoring screens.
• The analyst will also serve in meaningful roles across a range of fixed income investment management responsibilities.
• The analyst will be aiding us in our work on portfolio analytics, providing quantitative support and supporting certain trading responsibilities.

Qualifications

Experience

• Strong analytical and technical skills
• High proficiency in Excel, Bloomberg and database applications
• College degree in a related field
• Experience with financial modeling
• CFA designation, or willingness to pursue the CFA designation

Required Skills and Demands of Position

• Self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Must be detail oriented and a critical thinker
• Must embrace working in a team environment and possess strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task
• Strong computer application skills necessary, including spreadsheets and financial modeling
• Work week is in excess of 40 hours

This position description is intended to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position and may not include all tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned with or without notice.

Pay Information

This position is exempt and is paid according to the laws of the State of Illinois. The pay range for this position is $88,000-100,000 USD per year. We are required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.