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Thrivent · 1 month ago

Senior Research Analyst II - High Yield

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$154K/yr - $208K/yr

4+ years exp

Thrivent is a membership-owned fraternal organization dedicated to helping people achieve financial clarity through various financial services. The Senior Research Analyst II, High-Yield is responsible for conducting independent research on high yield corporate bonds, managing credit risk, and making investment recommendations to enhance portfolio performance.

FinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesInsurance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform independent, fundamental credit analysis on issuers within assigned industries. Has a strong understanding of assigned credits/industries. Has the ability to take on new and/or additional coverage

Analyze company financial statements from a bondholder's perspective to develop an opinion of the company’s operational strengths, weaknesses, and directional outlook

Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate credit worthiness

Prepare detailed credit reports and provide relative value opinions, which lead to portfolio recommendations

Play an active role in managing credit risk in assigned industries/sectors by monitoring existing holdings and portfolio weightings

Make recommendations on issuer/industry/trade that are regularly implemented by portfolio managers

Demonstrates a track record of consistently strong performance that positively impacts portfolio performance

Apply Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence portfolio managers to consider and implement recommendations into portfolios

Mentor and guide more junior analysts and/or summer interns within credit research by providing training and support as needed

Model Thrivent’s leadership competencies – Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes

Support and/or develop an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shape and/or support a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients

Qualification

Credit risk evaluationFinancial modelingInvestment researchCFA designationMicrosoft OfficeBloombergAladdinTeam collaborationCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Minimum of 4 years, likely more, relevant investment professional experience

Relevant experience may include full-time investment professional work or academic investment work equivalent or internships, preferably focused on credit risk evaluation, plus:

Master's degree in finance, business, economics or related area, or

Progress toward CFA designation

Alternative requirements: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related discipline plus a minimum of 10 years of successful investment professional experience

Strong working knowledge of accounting, finance, government/tax policy or related market

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills

Demonstrated ability to disseminate information concisely and confidently

Ability and eagerness to work collaboratively in a team environment

Ability to work independently and offer thought leadership to more junior research analysts or portfolio managers

High level of organization and attention to detail

Strong technical skills, including advanced skills in using Microsoft Office suite, Bloomberg and Aladdin or related systems

Preferred

5 - 7 years of investment research analyst experience, plus

Master of Business Administration, Finance or other advanced degree in relevant field, with money management or applied securities experience, or attainment of CFA designation

Benefits

Various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

401k

Pension

Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Disability insurance

Supplemental protection insurance

20 days of Paid Time Off each year

Sick and Safe Time

10 paid company holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Paid parental leave

EAP

Well-being benefits

Other employee benefits

Company

Thrivent

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Thrivent is a financial services organization that helps Christians be wise with money and live generously.

Founded in 1902

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.thrivent.com

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