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Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC · 23 hours ago

EM Sovereign Research Analyst

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$135K/yr - $170K/yr

3+ years exp

Lord Abbett is an independent firm focused on asset management, seeking an experienced emerging markets sovereign research analyst. The role involves leading credit analysis for emerging market sovereigns and providing actionable investment recommendations based on comprehensive financial models.

ConsultingFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct independent research, develop regional macro-economic, financial, political forecasts and translate them into specific investment views in Emerging Markets fixed income markets - external debt, local rates and currencies

Formulate and forecast views on relative value across countries and regions, macro/political risk assessments, and debt sustainability and translate views into actionable trade recommendations

Active communication of views to EMD PMs and other external and internal clients

Active participation in investment meetings

Qualification

Quantitative analysisEconomic forecastingDebt sustainability analysisFinancial modelingSovereign debt restructuringBilateral due diligenceInternational relationsPolitical risk assessmentCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with economic and debt databases from official creditors, i.e. IMF/World Bank as well as sources such as Haver/Bloomberg; demonstrated ability to use such data to develop comprehensive financial models

Experience analyzing EM sovereign debt restructurings, modeling potential recovery values and ability to generate alpha in restructuring / post restructuring process

Possession of robust international contact network and ability to conduct bilateral due diligence meetings with policymakers, IFI representatives, academics, and other experts

Strong communication, collaboration, and ongoing dialogue with the portfolio management team to share trade recommendations, market views and analysis of events

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Political Science, International Relations

Preferred

Preferably 3 years of direct EMD Sovereign Analyst / Economist and/or broader rating agency or asset management experience

Experience at the IMF is a plus

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus.

Competitive total compensation

Retirement plans

Competitive health and well-being plans

Company

Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC

Glassdoor3.5

Our Vision We aspire to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility.

Founded in 1929

New Jersey, Saint Patrick, TTO

501-1000 employees

https://www.lordabbett.com/en.html

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