Senior Credit Analyst
- Employer
- Assurant
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Salary
- Not Specified
- Closing date
- Jul 4, 2019
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- Category
- Financial Services, Accounting
- Job Type
- Not Specified
- Career Level
- Not Specified
Job Details
The analyst should possess a deep understanding of their coverage universe and will work closely with the portfolio managers, Director of Research, and traders to identify potential investment opportunities. Components of this analysis will include: identifying industry trends and their respective impact on existing investments, analyzing the companys financial statements, review of earnings and news releases, capital structure analysis, credit agreement and bond indenture document analysis, and meeting with companys senior management at conferences, bank meetings and high yield road shows. The credit analyst will be responsible for providing written and verbal updates and recommendations on all new and existing portfolio holdings.
Key responsibilities:
- Recommendation of investments for inclusion in portfolio
- Assessment of a securitys relative value
- Review of existing portfolio holdings for appropriateness of exposure
- Communication of investment views
- BA/BS required. MBA/CFA preferred.
- 7 years relevant experience required, 10 years preferred
- Experience analyzing high yield and leveraged loan investment opportunities
- Formal credit training at a buy side or sell side firm preferred
- Direct experience with stressed/distressed investing, restructuring, and workouts preferred
- Strong understanding of credit, fixed income, and capital markets
- Ability to manage multiple assignments
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong credit and analytical skills
- Self-motivation and drive
- Ability to work in both a team and autonomous environment
- Organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple demands and changing priorities
- Ability to problem solve, provide new ideas and suggestions
- Ability to handle pressure and work with a sense of urgency
Company
At Assurant, we protect, connect and support major consumer purchases ... like homes, cars, appliances, and phones ... in partnership with industry-leading brands.
The brands people trust ... trust Assurant.
We help our clients connect and protect over 300 million consumers around the world.
We have 125 years of experience, 14,000 employees and operate in 21 countries.
Our unwavering purpose
We protect what matters most.
Our uncompromising values
Common sense, common decency, uncommon thinking and uncommon results guide the way we support our customers and work with each other. guide the way we support our customers and work with one another.
COMMON SENSE
We seek simple, straightforward solutions that keep life running smoothly for the clients and consumers we serve.
COMMON DECENCY
We act with integrity. We treat others with respect, courtesy, and kindness. We’re honest, transparent and committed to doing the right thing.
UNCOMMON THINKING
We're never satisfied with the status quo. We seek diverse perspectives and thrive on challenge. We believe there's always a way to build upon our successes.
COMMON RESULTS
We focus on actionable solutions that deliver measurable results. We approach each challenge with a sense of urgency, striving to exceed every expectation.
- Website
- https://jobs.assurant.com/
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