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Munich Re · 12 hours ago

Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt Analyst

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $200K/yr

4+ years exp

Munich Re is one of the world’s largest reinsurers, with a diverse team of experts committed to innovation. The Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt Analyst will support the investment team in evaluating opportunities in global fixed income markets, focusing on credit risk analysis and relationship building with sovereign issuers.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Evaluate the credit risk of Emerging Markets sovereign issuers through a comprehensive analysis of macroeconomic fundamentals, fiscal and monetary policy frameworks, political stability, and material ESG considerations

Translate complex country-specific data into actionable investment recommendations for our Emerging Markets team as well as for other global Portfolio Management teams who can add Sovereign Risk to their portfolios

Tasks include the assignment of internal credit ratings, investment recommendations (vs. benchmark, absolute return, and buy-and-hold), and the drafting of supportive investment memos

The position entails close collaboration and knowledge sharing within the Emerging Markets and Global Credit Research teams and also within the overall MEAG Public Markets investment team

Build and Maintain Relationships: Establish and nurture relationships with sovereign issuers, investment banks and rating agencies to stay abreast of key developments in the space

Qualification

Emerging Markets experienceCredit risk evaluationMacroeconomic analysisDegree in EconomicsIMFWorld Bank dataRating agency methodologiesQuantitative analysisSolid IT knowledgeExcel proficiencyBloomberg knowledgePower BI familiarityVBA skillsChatGPT knowledgePresentation skills

Required

Several years of professional experience within Emerging Markets with asset managers, banks, rating agencies or institutions such as the IMF or World Bank

Candidates should be familiar with IMF and World Bank data, Haver or LSEG analytics as well as rating agency methodologies

Good understanding of fundamental quality assessment and relative valuation

Strong verbal and written presentation skills

Preferred

Degree in Economics preferred

Experience with Latin American sovereigns and/or corporates is a plus

Solid IT knowledge (Bloomberg, Excel, Power BI, VBA, Co-Pilot and/or ChatGPT) and quantitative analysis skills are a plus

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

401k match

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible)

Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan)

Vision and dental insurance plans

Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary

Short and Long Term Disability coverage

Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children)

Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity)

Robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match

Retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded

Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries

Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee

Variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost

Paid time off for eligible family care needs

Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses

Corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation

Paid time off to volunteer in your community

Company

Munich Re

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Munich Re is an insurance company that provides reinsurance, insurance, and risk solutions.

Founded in 1980

Munich, Bayern, DEU

10001+ employees

https://www.munichre.com

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