Leveraged Finance Research Analyst - Director

Investor Strides LLC; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent firm is seeking a Leveraged Finance Research Analyst - Director to oversee sectors in the non-investment grade universe. This role involves underwriting deals, monitoring investments, and engaging in ESG analysis, ideal for candidates with extensive experience in leveraged loans and strong analytical skills. Working under flexible conditions, the position also includes a competitive compensation package reflective of industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in leveraged loans or high yield.
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Experience in metals and mining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage investment risk exposures and underwrite new issues.
• Engage management teams on ESG-related issues.
• Build and maintain investment recommendations.

Skills

Strong critical thinking skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Proactive approach to risk management

Education

University degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Job description

Job Listing Summary

Leveraged Finance Research Analyst - Director

Company: Nuveen Services LLC

Location: Telecommute (United States)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Date Posted: May 27, 2025

Application Deadline: June 23, 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Assume primary coverage for sectors in the non-investment grade universe.
• Build and maintain views and recommendations for long and short investments across the risk spectrum.
• Underwrite new issues and secondary ideas across loans, high yield, and convertible bonds.
• Actively monitor investments and manage risk exposures.
• Perform ESG analysis and engage management teams on ESG-related issues.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience covering leveraged loans and/or high yield.
• Preferred 5+ years of experience covering leveraged loans and/or high yield.
• Experience covering metals and mining, aerospace and defense, and/or power and utilities is a plus.

Qualifications

• University degree preferred.
• Mastery of Excel and Bloomberg.
• Strong critical thinking skills with a deep understanding of business drivers and risks.
• Proactive and predictive approach to managing investment risk.
• Self-starter with the ability to work well under pressure, prioritize, and multitask.
• Strong communication and writing skills; ability to articulate thesis and views clearly.
• Accurate with strong attention to detail.

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $118,100/yr - $180,000/yr, with potential participation in performance-linked incentive programs.