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Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC · 4 days ago

Asset Backed Research Analyst

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

Lord Abbett is an independent investment management firm founded in 1929, known for its focus on active management and intelligent product design. They are seeking an Asset Backed Research Analyst to enhance their Asset Backed Investment capabilities by conducting credit and fundamental analysis, as well as generating investment ideas across various ABS markets.

ConsultingFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Initiate and propose new ABS investment ideas in collaboration with Portfolio Managers while embracing Lord Abbett’s investment philosophy and process

Provide dedicated sector thought leadership and coverage within a wide range of ABS markets, including esoteric sectors and emerging specialty finance areas

Incorporate a rigorous qualitative and quantitative approach to idea generation, research and surveillance in shaping sector strategy

Possess a deep understanding of sector specific attributes across collateral, structure and performance drivers

Produce numerous written credit reviews pertaining to timely investment opportunities as they arise, across new issue and secondary markets

Deliver impactful, clear trade recommendations

Work closely with Portfolio Managers to vet and shape our sector-level and bond-level recommendations to effect alpha-generating investment ideas for our clients

Design and build credit-oriented scenarios via cashflow modeling software and/or proprietary excel spreadsheets

Create, publish and elevate content for consumption of the broader Taxable Fixed Income department to drive insight into investments beyond the scope of ABS

Qualification

Asset backed credit researchCommercial & Esoteric ABSCashflow modelingIntexBloombergSQLPythonCritical thinkingEffective communicationOrganizational skills

Required

10+ years of experience in asset backed credit research or underwriting with exposure to Commercial & Esoteric ABS investing, asset backed lending, or asset backed finance

Experience on the buy side or sell side highly valued

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to work across many sectors

Critical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills driven by self-starter mentality

Effective written and verbal communication style

Flexibility to juggle multiple priorities and projects of varying urgency

Bachelor's degree or equivalent; MBA and/or CFA designation is viewed positively but not required

Preferred

Intex, YieldBook, DV01, Bloomberg, SQL and/or Python skills a plus

Benefits

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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