Credit Research Analyst

Income Research + Management 

Income Research + Management is a Boston-based, privately owned, fixed income asset management firm. IR+M delivers strong performance and consistent results through a rigorous, bottom-up security selection process and strives to provide best-in-class client service to our 800+ institutional and private wealth clients.     

Founded in 1987 and located in the heart of Boston’s financial district, IR+M employs 200+ full time professionals and currently manages $100+ Billion in assets. We offer industry-leading benefits, as well as a challenging, collegial, and rewarding workplace with high levels of employee engagement. 

We operate a hybrid work model that will mix days with your team in the office and remote work, leveraging first class technology solutions.  

 

Job Description

IR+M seeks an individual to join our Investment Team as a Research Analyst.  This individual will report to the Director of Credit Research and work alongside other Research Analysts focused on investment grade corporate sectors.  This role provides the candidate the opportunity to join IR+M’s growing credit research team.

 

Summary of Essential Job Functions

·       Perform analysis of quantitative and qualitative factors, including ESG, that impact current and prospective fixed income investments for assigned sectors

·       Publish and maintain comprehensive issuer and sector research on IR+M’s Research Management System; build financial models to stress cash flows, credit metrics, ratings, and coverage

·       Perform, maintain, and justify fundamental credit and ESG quality ranking assessments for assigned sectors

·       Present research opinions and advocate for relative value ideas

·       Maintain coverage of assigned sectors, communicate changes in views, and periodically present sector outlooks; attend industry conferences and engage with issuers

·       Provide backup coverage for teammates as assigned

·       Monitor and communicate market developments and credit strategy

·       Build and develop research competencies with an ever-better mindset

·       Contribute to Investment Team collaboration including huddles, chats, and ad hoc discussions

·       Partner with individuals across the firm to support client service needs and other ad hoc projects

 

Required Skills and Experience:

·       5+ years of relevant industry experience with at least 3 years of prior credit research experience

·       Knowledge of the fixed income markets and relative value analysis

·       Strong analytical skills, fluency in Excel, proficiency in financial modeling/financial statement analysis, and attention to detail

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to present to varying communication styles

·       Collaborative mindset, self-starter, and seeker of opportunities for self-improvement

·       Willing to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment

·       Critical thinker and proactive problem solver

·       Flexibility to juggle multiple priorities and projects for different end users

·       Strong organization skills

 

Education:

·       Bachelor’s degree required

·       MBA, CFA, or progress towards is preferred

 

What we offer you: 

 

Joining the IR+M team is an opportunity to experience a unique and exciting culture and work environment. On a daily basis our employees are encouraged to personify our Core Values; working in a manner that emphasizes investment, respect, positivity, and motivation across the business and in delivering results for our clients. 

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance. 

·       Hybrid work environment allowing individuals to build strong bonds with colleagues in the office mixed with remote work capability 

·       Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 

·       Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with a safe harbor contribution (3%), a company discretionary contribution (12%), and a broad investment lineup 

·       Tuition reimbursement up to $15k annually

·       $5,000 Referral bonus for employees who refer new hires 

·       Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans 

·       Generous paid time off upon hire – including 20 days of vacation, 2 wellness days, unlimited sick time plus eight paid company holidays and 2 floating days each calendar year 

·       Paid volunteer time — 2 days per calendar year 

·       Leave of absence programs – including paid parental and family leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) 

·       Fitness, health, and composting reimbursements  

 

In addition to the opportunity to participate in a discretionary bonus program, the salary range below describes the estimated minimum to maximum base salary range for a position of this level. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each candidate and may vary based upon but not limited to relevant experience, licensure requirements, certifications, skill set, and other business and organizational needs. 

 

Base Salary Range: 

 

$130,000 - $155,000                                                          

 

Annual Performance Bonus: 

 

This role is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus  

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Last updated on Oct 14, 2024