US Credit Strategist - Director

Deutsche Bank AG; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Diversity & inclusion

Employee Resource Groups

Health & retirement benefits

Educational resources

Job summary

Deutsche Bank Research in New York is seeking a seasoned credit strategist to formulate and market investment ideas across US credit markets. You will analyze macro and micro factors, author research, and present insights to internal and external clients.

The role sits with the Credit Strategy team and requires strong communication skills and client-facing experience. Hybrid work model in New York with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Formulate and market actionable themes and trades across the US credit universe.
• Provide clients with insights into US credit markets based on macro and micro analysis.
• Experience in building out credit index fundamentals is highly preferred.
• Ability to generate ideas and convert them into commercial research for clients.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and ensure ethical use of data.

Responsibilities

• Support the credit business through idea generation and data analysis.
• Contribute to team publications across asset classes.
• Market the team views to internal and external clients.

Job description

Deutsche Bank Research is responsible for economic and financial analysis within Deutsche Bank Group and covers asset allocation and all major industry sectors. We analyze relevant trends for the bank in financial markets, the economy and society, highlighting risks and opportunities and acting as a consultant for the bank, its clients and stakeholders. Deutsche Bank Research delivers high-quality, independent analysis and actively promotes public debate on economic, fiscal, labor market and social policy issues.

The individual will sit with the Credit Strategy team in New York. This involves macro analysis, on-going authoring and production of research to promote investment views on global corporate bond markets and marketing of those views to internal and external clients.

What We Offer You

• A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
• Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
• Educational resources, matching gift, and volunteer programs

What You’ll Do

• Formulate and market actionable themes and trades across the entire US credit universe, from CDX/derivative to US investment-grade to US speculative-grade credit markets
• Provide clients (including asset managers and corporates) with insights into US credit markets based on both macro (top-down) and micro (bottom-up) analysis. Modelling and written reports will be complemented with client meetings

How You’ll Lead

• Support the credit business - both primary and secondary - through idea generation and data analysis
• Contribute to team publications that cross asset classes and topics
• Marketing of those views to internal and external clients

Skills You’ll Need

• An established credit strategist with experience in analyzing the corporate bond market. Expertise in CDX/Derivative markets is highly preferred
• A track record of producing US credit research from a fundamental, technical & macro perspective. Expertise in building out credit index fundamentals is highly preferred
• Ability to generate ideas and convert them into commercial research for clients is crucial
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimize workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs

Skills That Will Help You Excel

• Attention to detail and passion for producing professional-looking publications that deliver insights and shape conversations in the industry
• The position is client-facing and strong presentational and interpersonal skills are essential
• Strong analytical and writing skills
• MBA or Masters in Finance/Economics and/or CFA certification preferred but not required

It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York, NY office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working model.

Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.

The salary range for this position in New York City is $190,000 to $300,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

At Deutsche Bank, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That’s why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authentically and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home. Click here to learn more!

The California Consumer Privacy Act outlines how companies can use personal information. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Deutsche Bank’s California Privacy Notice, please email [e-mail] .

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view "Deutsche Bank’s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement" and the following notices: "EEOC Know Your Rights" ; "Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act" ; and "Employee Polygraph Protection Act" .