Western Asset Management ยท 15 hours ago
Research Analyst
Pasadena, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $215K/yr
5+ years expWestern Asset Management is a leading global asset management firm specializing in fixed-income investments. As a Research Analyst in the Investment Team, you will conduct comprehensive research and analysis to make actionable investment recommendations in the Investment Grade and Bank Loan sectors, while building relationships and expertise in your areas of focus.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Make actionable investment recommendations in the Investment Grade and Bank Loan sectors
Provide intensive, bottom up fundamental research and analysis to support and inform your views
Perform primary and secondary research on the entire capital structure of loans and bonds
Conduct market research and relative value analysis utilizing your considerable credit skills
Build and maintain proprietary financial models for the entire peer group in your assigned sectors, accompanied by internal due diligence meetings with management teams and company visits
Attend industry conferences and bridge sell-side and rating agency relationships to help promote fully actionable investment ideas
Communicate with and present to clients as the expert in your select sectors
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5 years of industry experience, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of Investment Grade and Bank Loan corporate bond markets
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of investment grade bonds
The ability to effectively communicate with portfolio managers, traders and external clients
Effective writing and presentation skills
An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, or Economics
Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving ability
Excellent financial, mathematical and statistical skills
Preferred
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
MBA or other advanced degree valued
Benefits
Discretionary bonuses
Short and long-term incentive packages
Company-sponsored benefit programs
Company
Western Asset Management
Western Asset Management is a company that offers financial services.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Buchanan
Deputy Chief Investment Officer
Recent News
2025-11-06
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