Hybrid Investment Analyst – Credit Research

at Empower

• Job title: Investment Analyst – Credit Research
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Greenwood Village, United States

About the role

• Analyst analyzing Investment Grade and High Yield companies in a hybrid role supporting investment programs. Researching bonds and presenting proposals to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Researches and recommends corporate credits and both new issue and secondary market IG and HY corporate bonds and leveraged loans, all in support of Empowers General Account, Separate Account and CLO investment programs.
• Presents new investment proposals to the Head of Corporate Bond Research and other senior managers.
• Completes all internal credit approval processes and documentation needs in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develops expertise in assigned industries and manages an existing portfolio of corporate bond investments.
• Under supervision, manages credit restructuring situations and develops loss mitigation strategies.
• May occasionally participate in inter-departmental projects related to investments and/or company acquisitions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or Mathematics
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or MBA/MSF preferred. May be required to complete the CFA designation.
• Minimum two (2) years, three (3) years preferred, of relevant corporate credit and capital markets experience.
• Knowledge of the U.S. fixed income markets, corporate bond trading and relative value analysis
• Must possess solid business and investments writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and/or Access.
• Proficient in S&P’s Capital IQ application and various Bloomberg fixed-income applications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.