Research Analyst III - DIR00040
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Research Analyst is a critical contributor to the company’s internally managed investment portfolios. Through thoughtful and comprehensive research and analysis, this position seeks to generate value-adding recommendations for the Investment Grade and High Yield fixed income portfolios.
* Analyze investment opportunities and make recommendations on fixed income securities, including Investment Grade and High Yield corporates, US government securities and various securitized products.
* Provide fundamental research and analysis on IG and HY corporate issuers, including financial modeling, indenture/covenant analysis, security analysis and management conference calls.
* Collaborate with Portfolio Managers to develop relative value insight in assigned sectors and issuers, focusing on generating outperformance through superior security selection.
* Compose summary credit write-ups for new and existing corporate bond positions.
* Conduct macroeconomic research, including the evaluation of economic growth and inflation expectations and the impacts on yield curve shape and direction
* Engage with sell-side counterparties (sales, trading, research) to develop deep relationships, improve information access and maximize value-adding opportunities
* Occasionally backup Portfolio Managers with trade execution
* Additional responsibilities may include assisting with collateral management, trade settlement, security transfers and other cash management or custodial issues.
* Act as liaison between investment accounting and portfolio management.
* Maintain and monitor the Blackrock Aladdin system for accuracy of positions and portfolio characteristics.
* Create and deliver presentations for various internal strategy and oversight meetings.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.
