Research Analyst II - Aegon AM

Transamerica Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aegon Asset Management is seeking a Research Analyst to join our Global Credit Research team in Chicago or Cedar Rapids. You will support senior analysts evaluating corporate bonds and bank loans, updating models, and aiding the research process while building independent, long-term relationships within the team.

The role offers formal and informal training, opportunities to advance, and exposure to a wide range of industries within a global investor platform.

Qualifications

• BA required.
• Fluency with Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg, Capital IQ and/or SNL.
• Familiarity with financial statement analysis.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of fundamental credit research.
• Provide support to the credit research team across industries, updating financial models and other ad hoc research requests.
• Assist in the coverage of smaller holdings, including the analysis of earnings, news, financials, and other relevant information.
• Maintain spreadsheets and databases that support the investment process.
• Lead projects to further enhance the overall credit research process.
• Display increasing ability to work independently, on a sustained regular basis.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Note: this role does not have primary coverage of companies, but this may occur as the individual’s skill set evolves.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

SNL

Financial statement analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 350+ investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $446 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas. We are an international business: Our 1,130 employees work from 16 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Position Overview

Aegon Asset Management is seeking a Research Analyst to join our Global Credit Research team. Based in our Chicago or Cedar Rapids, IA office, you will be responsible for providing quantitative and analytical support to senior credit analysts investing in corporate bonds and bank loans. The candidate will be given the opportunity to develop their credit research skill set through formal and informal training. In addition, the candidate is also expected to help maintain and further enhance the credit research process.

Job Description Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of fundamental credit research.


• Provide support to existing credit research team across a range of industries, including, but not limited to, updating financial models and other ad hoc research requests.


• Assist in the coverage of smaller holdings, including the analysis of earnings, news, financials, and other relevant information.


• Maintain spreadsheets and databases that support the investment process.


• Lead projects to further enhance the overall credit research process.


• Display increasing ability to work independently, on a sustained regular basis.


• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships.


• Note: this role does not have primary coverage of companies, but this may occur as the individual’s skill set evolves.

Required Qualifications

• BA required.


• Fluency with Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg, Capital IQ and/or SNL.


• Familiarity with financial statement analysis.


• Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of investment industry and/or research experience.


• MBA preferred.


• CFA Charter.

Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.

Salary

The salary for this position generally ranges between $80,000 - $92,000 annually.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay Bonus for Eligible Employees


• Pension Plan 401k Match


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Disability Insurance


• Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Employee Discounts


• Career Training & Development Opportunities


• Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits: Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service


• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays)


• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars


• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child


• Adoption Assistance


• Employee Assistance Program


• College Coach Program


• Back-Up Care Program


• PTO for Volunteer Hours


• Employee Matching Gifts Program


• Employee Resource Groups


• Inclusion and Diversity Programs


• Employee Recognition Program


• Referral Bonus Programs

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

Why Work for Us

At Aegon Asset Management, we invest in You. Our people are our greatest asset; with a competitive rewards program including incentive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement programs, and learning and development opportunities, our employees are engaged and empowered. Come be a part of driving our success!

Equal Opportunity Employer

AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC, is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws. Applicants with physical or mental disabilities may be entitled to a form of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will insure equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Aegon Companies. Please contact: [e-mail] if you are a job seeker with a disability, or are assisting someone with a disability, and require assistance to apply for one of our jobs. Technical Assistance: If you experience technical problems during the application process, please email [e-mail].

Aegon Asset Management is a global, active investment manager. We use our investment management expertise to help people achieve a lifetime of financial security, with a focus on excellence, trust and partnership. Our clients benefit from the extensive international research capabilities and in-depth local knowledge. Aegon Asset Management is part of Aegon Group, one of the world's leading financial services organizations, providing life insurance, pensions and asset management. People are fundamental to the success of our business. By promoting individual accountability and strong teamwork, we’re able to give all of our people the freedom to get on with doing what they do best, whether the individual’s function is financial, technical or creative. Join our diverse teams around the world in a relaxed and professional working environment. The reward? Great benefits and the recognition you deserve.

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