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Thrivent · 1 month ago

Sr Research Analyst I, High Yield

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$178K/yr - $241K/yr

6+ years exp

Thrivent is a membership-owned fraternal organization dedicated to helping people achieve financial clarity. The Senior Research Analyst I, High-Yield is responsible for independent research on public high yield corporate bonds, providing recommendations and mentoring junior analysts while ensuring strong portfolio performance.

FinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesInsurance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform independent, fundamental credit analysis on issuers within assigned industries. Has strong understanding of assigned credits/industries or has the ability to quickly ramp on new 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

Propose novel suggestions indicative of expert knowledge of industries covered

Demonstrates ability and desire to have a broader impact within the credit research team and the larger investment organization

Demonstrates a track record of consistently strongly influencing positive portfolio performance

Proactive in managing credit risk in assigned industries/sectors by monitoring existing holdings and portfolio weightings

Apply Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence portfolio managers to consider and implement recommendations into portfolios without prompting or suggestion from others

Mentor and guide more junior analysts and/or summer interns within fixed income 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 analysisBloombergCFA designationMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationTeam collaborationProblem-solvingAttention to detailSelf-motivation

Required

Minimum 6 years 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

CFA designation

Alternative requirements: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related discipline plus a minimum of 15 years of successful investment professional experience

Expert understanding or Broad knowledge of specific investment asset class or Fixed Income

Ability and eagerness to work collaboratively in a team environment

Self-motivation and drive to establish process for impact on results

High level of organization and attention to detail

Strong problem-solving skills to develop solutions that are unique to solve complex problems

Strong communication skills across team and direct leadership

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

Preferred

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

Ability to prioritize work against enterprise, division, and product strategies; can effectively communicate rationale and impact for prioritization choice

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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