Barclays · 23 hours ago
High Yield Credit Research Analyst
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $175K/yrBarclays is seeking a High Yield Credit Research Analyst responsible for providing fundamental credit analysis and investment recommendations on sub-investment-grade issuers within the Financials and Media sectors. The role involves delivering timely research on capital structures, credit quality, and relative value across high yield bonds and leveraged loans to support trading and institutional clients.
BankingConsumerFinancial ServicesWholesale
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
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
Barclays is a transatlantic consumer and wholesale bank with global reach, offering products, and services.
Founded in 1690
10001+ employees
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Funding
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