Brown Brothers Harriman

Sr. Fixed Income Credit Analyst

Brown Brothers Harriman$175K — $225K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant credit investment experience
  • Experience with leveraged finance and multi-sector credit
  • MBA or advanced degree with CFA designation preferred
  • Strong knowledge of fixed income products and investment tools
  • Ability to analyze complex issues and make sound decisions
  • Intellectual courage and systematic thought process
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills
  • Familiarity with the regulatory environment for fixed income securities

Responsibilities

  • Recommend investment actions based on credit risk and quantitative analysis
  • Collaborate with traders and analysts to locate attractive corporate bonds and loans
  • Research and document credit recommendations in specified sectors
  • Provide pricing guidance for trading based on credit research and valuation
  • Analyze financial strength and risk of individual securities
  • Examine market trends, yields, and durations across opportunities
  • Monitor credit performance of securities and respond accordingly
  • Present investment strategies and processes to clients and prospects

Benefits

  • Health care support including medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Long-term savings and retirement plans
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Income protection programs
  • Generous time off policy
Full Job Description
Sr. Fixed Income Credit Analyst

The Fixed Income Credit Analyst is responsible for evaluating fixed income securities, making investment recommendations and helping evaluate other proposed investments in a team context. This position analyzes the durability, management and financial structure of individual fixed income issuers, sector dynamics, and valuations across securities, sectors and grades. The analyst works collaboratively within a team setting that includes other analysts, traders and portfolio managers to support the investment of our fixed income portfolios. This position typically specializes in a few industry sectors of the corporate market across all credit grades of Investment Grade, High Yield and Loans.

Responsibilities Include:

Credit Analysis and Research
  • Recommend investment actions for fixed income securities, based on credit risk, and quantitative research and analysis.
  • Work with fixed income traders and other analysts to identify, evaluate and locate potentially attractive corporate bonds and loans.
  • Research and document credit recommendations in designated industry sectors.
  • Provide the trading desk with pricing guidance for new purchases and sales based upon a quantitative valuation framework and bottom-up credit research.
  • Analyze the overall financial strength and risk of individual fixed income issues.
  • Analyze market and pricing trends, plus yield and duration considerations between different opportunities.
  • Monitor credit performance of securities, in the designated industry sectors, and take appropriate action.
  • Discuss individual investments and our investment process with clients and prospects.


Management
  • Discuss covered sectors and individual recommendations at daily credit meetings.
  • Communicate investment performance to portfolio management and client relationship teams.
  • Maintain fluency in applicable regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate strong team behavior and help the group make solid investment decisions.


Qualifications Include:
  • At least 10 years of relevant credit investment experience
  • Experience with leveraged finance and multi-sector credit needed
  • MBA, or other relevant advanced degrees, and CFA designation, a plus
  • Knowledge of different fixed income product types and investment tools
  • Proven ability to analyze complex issues and make sound decisions
  • Intellectual courage and a systematic thought process
  • Strong knowledge of credit, risk management, and quantitative research
  • Excellent relationship management and communication skills
  • Understanding of the regulatory environment for fixed income securities a plus


Salary Range

Base salary: $175,000 - $225,000 plus annual incentive

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck-providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn't followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn't meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About Brown Brothers Harriman

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (BBH) is the oldest and largest private bank in the United States. Founded in 1818, BBH has been a leader in the financial industry for over 200 years. The company provides a wide range of financial services to individuals, families, and institutions, including wealth management, investment management, and private banking. BBH has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and manages over $1.6 trillion in assets.
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