Research Analyst - Non-Investment Grade Credit

CFA Institute; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Neuberger Berman is seeking an experienced Research Analyst for its Non-Investment Grade Credit platform. The role focuses on depth research in the leveraged credit market and supports a large team responsible for high yield and leveraged loan assets.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of research experience, strong written and verbal communication, solid accounting and financial modeling skills, and CFA or MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant research experience (sell-side and/or buy-side).
• Strong written and verbal communication to influence portfolio outcomes.
• Independent evaluation of investment ideas within covered industries.
• Strong accounting and financial modeling experience; CFA or MBA preferred.
• Must obtain Series 7 & 66 within six months of joining.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and implement investment ideas across coverage sectors.
• Evaluate and integrate industry trends into actionable investment recommendations.
• Maintain high quality financial modeling, credit/industry analysis, and written credit reports for PMs.
• Establish and maintain management/industry relationships within covered industries.

Skills

Financial modeling

Credit analysis

Communication skills

Accounting fundamentals

CFA or MBA

Series 7 & 66 readiness

Quantitative analysis

Education

CFA or MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Research Analyst to join our Non-Investment Grade Credit platform. Our goal is to further deepen our research resources and position our team to build upon our long-term track record of performance. We are seeking a candidate with experience in the leveraged credit market. The successful candidate will join a large team of Research Analysts, Traders and Portfolio Managers responsible for managing high yield and leveraged loan assets.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and implement investment ideas across coverage sectors
• Evaluate and integrate industry trends into actionable investment recommendations
• Maintain a high quality and consistent work product with respect to financial modeling, analysis of credit / industry trends, written credit reports and credit review presentations to Portfolio Managers
• Establish and maintain management / industry relationships within covered industries

Experience & Skills Qualifications:

• Must have at least 1-2 years of relevant research experience (sell-side and/or buy-side)
• Good communicator; strong written and verbal communication skills sufficient to share ideas and influence portfolio outcomes along with Portfolio Managers and colleagues
• Hard-working and proactive, with the ability to independently evaluate investment ideas within covered industries and take ownership of investment performance
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills sufficient to evaluate company-specific and industry level data, and synthesize this information into actionable investment ideas
• Strong accounting and financial modeling experience required; CFA or MBA preferred
• Strong academic credentials and achievement
• Candidate must obtain Series 7 & 66 within six months of joining

Applicants must be authorized and have the right to work in the country where the role is located without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Compensation Details

The salary range for this role is $95,000-$135,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in the job posting location. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, business sector, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, market benchmarking data, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, which, along with base salary and retirement contributions, is part of our total comprehensive package. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, life insurance and other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, production, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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