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Barclays Investment Bank · 2 days ago

High Yield Credit Research Analyst

745 7th Avenue, New York

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $175K/yr

Barclays Investment Bank is seeking a High Yield Credit Research Analyst to produce and deliver research with differentiated market insights and actionable ideas. The role involves analyzing market data to develop investment theses and presenting research views to clients while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.

BankingFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Analysis of market, sector, corporate and/or economic data to help develop investment theses for your coverage universe to produce best in class Research

Research may range from individual company or sector notes, through to long dated thematic reports

Presentation of Research views to Barclays Clients; this can be through direct, face to face and virtual interactions, Research hosted events and written communications

Engagement with Markets, Client Strategy and other stakeholders, to raise awareness of your Research both to Clients and internally. Prioritise interaction with the most relevant and valuable Clients for your Research

Provision of insights and Research views to internal Clients to help them navigate financial markets and risks

Collaboration with the Supervisory Analyst, Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure Research is produced and delivered to Clients and internal stakeholders in a compliant manner

To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions

Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes

If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others

OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes

Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues

Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda

Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done

Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function

Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy

Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively

Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience

Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes

Qualification

High yield credit marketsFinancial modelingAccounting skillsCapital structures analysisVerbal communicationWritten communicationIntellectual curiosityPerform under deadlinesAttention to detailStrategic thinking

Required

An understanding of high yield credit markets, leveraged finance, and fixed income valuation

Sector knowledge of Financials and Media, including regulatory, technological, and structural trends

High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and ability to perform under tight deadlines

Preferred

Ample written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate analysis into actionable insights

Advanced financial modeling and accounting skills

The ability to analyze complex capital structures and distressed or event-driven credit situations

Company

Barclays Investment Bank

Barclays Investment Bank offers large corporate clients with strategic advisory, financing, and risk management solutions. It is a sub-organization of Barclays Corporate Banking.

Founded in 1997