What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credit Research Analyst position at Macquarie Group Limited?
Join Macquarie Public Investments as a Credit Research Analyst on our Fixed Income Team based in our Philadelphia Headquarters. In this role, you will support the Fixed Income team in all aspects of investment grade and high yield corporate bond credit research.
As a Credit Research Analyst, you will conduct comprehensive research, with a focus on credit fundamentals and valuation of specific securities or various classes of securities. You will ideally have experience analyzing companies within the transportation, utilities, and defense sectors. You will review company SEC filing and news releases, maintain relationships with sell-side analysts and rating agencies, and create and maintain financial models that will inform the portfolio managers and traders on buy, sell, hold and position sizing recommendations.
Additional responsibilities will include:
- Arranging and participating in calls with company management
- Writing and reviewing credit research reports and notes
- Keeping PM's and Traders updated on all news items related to companies within assigned sectors
- Assisting in more formal periodic updates as required by specific clients
- Participating in client service meetings and marketing presentations
- Attending road shows, industry conferences and/or other meetings
- Mentoring junior credit research staff
- Assisting in the creation of client requested, credit-oriented documentation
To be successful in this role, your ideal qualifications will include:
- Bachelor's Degree
- CFA charterholder, candidate or desire to pursue CFA
- 8 years industry coverage experience
- In depth knowledge of financial concepts and investments
- Proven ability to successfully analyze financial data
- Intermediate Level knowledge of Microsoft Office products (specifically MS Excel) and the ability to adapt and learn internal systems and Bloomberg applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments on a daily basis
- Self starter with ability to work independently and in a team environment
About Macquarie Asset Management
Macquarie Asset Management is a global asset manager that aims to deliver positive impact for everyone. Trusted by institutions, pension funds, governments, and individuals to manage more than $A735.5 billion in assets globally, we provide access to specialist investment expertise across a range of capabilities including fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions, private credit, infrastructure, renewables, natural assets, real estate, and transportation finance.
Our COVID-19 policy
In line with local regulations, all Macquarie employees in New York are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of full vaccination in order to attend the office and to participate in external meetings and business travel in New York City, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law. Outside of New York, proof of vaccination is not required to attend a Macquarie office, travel for business, or attend an external business event.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Macquarie, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of ‘empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future’, we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other impermissible criterion or circumstance. Macquarie also takes affirmative action in support of its policy to hire and advance in employment of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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About Macquarie
A career at Macquarie means you’ll have the opportunity to develop and utilise new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people around the world—whether it’s accelerating the green energy transition, helping sustain global food supplies, financing social housing projects or investing in essential infrastructure. At Macquarie, we’re empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future.
Our size and international presence means your work can take you anywhere—across business groups, disciplines, sectors and borders. With 17,000 employees and offices in 33 markets around the world, we’re a truly global organisation.
You’ll be supported by a diverse team where the unique perspectives, ideas and experiences that all of our people bring are valued. You’ll be empowered to address unmet needs in our communities whilst advising and investing alongside our clients and partners. Working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.
Macquarie is a global financial group providing clients with asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment.
Work type: Permanent - Full time
Location: Philadelphia
Category: Mid-senior, Asset Management, Credit, Debt/Fixed Income, Research
Group: Macquarie Asset Management
Division: Public Investments
Recruiter: Katie Maier
Opening Date: 03/6/2022