Sr. Fixed Income Credit Analyst

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Brothers HarrimanCredit Partners, LLC is seeking a senior Fixed Income Credit Analyst to evaluate securities, make investment recommendations and support portfolios. You will analyze issuer strength, sector dynamics and valuations, partnering with traders and PMs in a collaborative team environment.

The role requires deep credit expertise, strong communication skills and a track record of sound investment decisions across investment grade, high yield and loans.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of credit investment experience.
• Experience with leveraged finance and multi-sector credit.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred; CFA designation a plus.
• Knowledge of fixed income product types and investment tools.
• Proven ability to analyze complex issues and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Credit Analysis and Research across issuers, sectors and ratings.
• Recommend investment actions for fixed income securities based on credit risk and research.
• Collaborate with fixed income traders and analysts to identify attractive bonds and loans.
• Document credit recommendations in designated industry sectors.
• Provide pricing guidance to trading desk using quantitative valuation framework.
• Analyze overall financial strength and risk of fixed income issues.
• Monitor credit performance and respond to changing conditions.
• Discuss investments and our investment process with clients and prospects.
• Present sector views at daily credit meetings and support client communications.

Skills

Credit analysis

Credit risk

Quantitative research

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MBA or advanced degree

CFA designation

Tools

Investment tools

Fixed income products

Job description

At BBH, Partnership is our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year BBH legacy and a shared passion for what's next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

The Fixed Income Credit Analyst is responsible for evaluating fixed income securities, making investment recommendations and helping evaluate other proposed investments in a team context. This position analyzes the durability, management and financial structure of individual fixed income issuers, sector dynamics, and valuations across securities, sectors and grades. The analyst works collaboratively within a team setting that includes other analysts, traders and portfolio managers to support the investment of our fixed income portfolios. This position typically specializes in a few industry sectors of the corporate market across all credit grades of Investment Grade, High Yield and Loans.

Responsibilities

• Credit Analysis and Research
• Recommend investment actions for fixed income securities, based on credit risk, and quantitative research and analysis.
• Work with fixed income traders and other analysts to identify, evaluate and locate potentially attractive corporate bonds and loans.
• Research and document credit recommendations in designated industry sectors.
• Provide the trading desk with pricing guidance for new purchases and sales based upon a quantitative valuation framework and bottom-up credit research.
• Analyze the overall financial strength and risk of individual fixed income issues.
• Analyze market and pricing trends, plus yield and duration considerations between different opportunities.
• Monitor credit performance of securities, in the designated industry sectors, and take appropriate action.
• Discuss individual investments and our investment process with clients and prospects.
• Discuss covered sectors and individual recommendations at daily credit meetings.
• Communicate investment performance to portfolio management and client relationship teams.
• Maintain fluency in applicable regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong team behavior and help the group make solid investment decisions.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant credit investment experience
• Experience with leveraged finance and multi-sector credit needed
• MBA, or other relevant advanced degrees, and CFA designation, a plus
• Knowledge of different fixed income product types and investment tools
• Proven ability to analyze complex issues and make sound decisions
• Intellectual courage and a systematic thought process
• Strong knowledge of credit, risk management, and quantitative research
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills
• Understanding of the regulatory environment for fixed income securities a plus

Salary Range

Base salary: $175,000 - $225,000 plus annual incentive. BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.

Benefits

BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

About BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman Credit Partners, LLC is an affiliate of Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (together ‘BBH’). BBH is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. BBH works with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us. We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas.

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. At BBH, partnership is more than just a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas and perspective. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help – which is why expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us. We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. Every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to-day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what's next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.