Researches and recommends corporate credits and both new issue and secondary market IG and HY corporate bonds and leveraged loans, all in support of Empowers General Account, Separate Account and CLO investment programs.
Presents new investment proposals to the Head of Corporate Bond Research and other senior managers.
Completes all internal credit approval processes and documentation needs in a timely and efficient manner.
Develops expertise in assigned industries and manages an existing portfolio of corporate bond investments.
Under supervision, manages credit restructuring situations and develops loss mitigation strategies.
May occasionally participate in inter-departmental projects related to investments and/or company acquisitions.
Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or Mathematics
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or MBA/MSF preferred. May be required to complete the CFA designation.
Minimum two (2) years, three (3) years preferred, of relevant corporate credit and capital markets experience.
Knowledge of the U.S. fixed income markets, corporate bond trading and relative value analysis
Must possess solid business and investments writing skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and/or Access.
Proficient in S&P’s Capital IQ application and various Bloomberg fixed-income applications.

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short
and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
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Investment Analyst – Credit Research

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