Emerging Markets Credit Research Analyst - Aegon AM

Position Overview: Aegon Asset Management is seeking an Emerging Markets Credit Research analyst. Based in our Chicago or Cedar Rapids, IA, office, you will be responsible for providing high quality fundamental credit research through the analysis of emerging market corporate fixed-income issuers in multiple industries within Latin America. In addition, you are expected to effectively communicate fundamental views and trade recommendations to portfolio managers and other investment professionals across our global platform. Job Description PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship. Responsibilities: • Provide value added fundamental analysis of emerging market corporate fixed-income issuers in multiple industries within Latin America. • Gather and analyze data, assess trends, forecast key metrics, and provide outlooks on emerging market companies. • Monitor macroeconomic, political, industry, and market conditions and assess how trends and themes may affect the credit quality and market prices of emerging market companies. • Apply strong understanding of relative value and market technicals/sentiment to fundamental analysis to identify attractive investment opportunities. • Effectively communicated original, defendable, and actionable trade recommendations that generate excess returns for clients across the global platform. • Maintain and publish value added content and reports on covered emerging market companies. • Develop and maintain relationships with external experts and other research counterparts. Required Qualifications: • BA required. • 6 to 8 years of experience within the investment industry, or a closely related industry. • Experience in a research position. Preferred Qualifications: • MBA. • Preference to prior coverage in emerging market corporates. • Spanish language proficiency. • Fluency with Microsoft Excel and Bloomberg. • CFA Charter. **Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.** The salary for this position generally ranges between $145,000 - $200,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, the position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan / Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion. For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. Compensation Benefits: • Competitive Pay • Bonus for Eligible Employees Benefits Package: • Pension Plan • 401k Match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Tuition Reimbursement • Disability Insurance • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Employee Discounts • Career Training & Development Opportunities Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits: • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays) • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars • Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child • Adoption Assistance • Employee Assistance Program • College Coach Program • Back-Up Care Program • PTO for Volunteer Hours • Employee Matching Gifts Program • Employee Resource Groups • Inclusion and Diversity Programs • Employee Recognition Program • Referral Bonus Programs Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant's qualifications including the extent of candidate's relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR. #LI-BP1 #LI-Hybrid