Credit Research Analyst

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General Information Ref #: 30198 Employee Type: Full Time Location: Newport Beach Date published: 05-Mar-2021 About Us: We are PIMCO, a leading global asset management firm. We manage investments and develop solutions across the full spectrum of asset classes, strategies and vehicles: fixed income, equities, commodities, asset allocation, ETFs, hedge funds and private equity. PIMCO is one of the largest investment managers, actively managing more than $2.2 trillion in assets for clients around the world. PIMCO has over 3,070 employees in 22 offices globally. PIMCO is recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.PIMCO is one of the world's premier fixed income investment managers with thousands of professionals around the world united in a single purpose: creating opportunities for our clients in every environment. Since 1971, we have brought innovation and expertise to our partnership with the institutions, financial advisors and millions of individual investors who entrust us with their assets. We aspire to cultivate performance and leadership through empowering our people, diversity of thought, and a commitment to an inclusive culture that engages in our global communities. Position Description: We are seeking an experienced Credit Research Analyst to work in our Newport Beach, CA office. This analyst would cover Investment Grade And High Yield subsectors. Credit Research Analysts analyze various industries and the companies within them to make investment recommendations to PIMCO's portfolio managers group. They also provide analytical support for the firm's portfolio managers by highlighting risks and making investment recommendations on specific companies.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESProvide fundamental and relative value research on existing holdings and generate credit driven investment ideas specific to the sector.Proactively communicate investment ideas by initiating discussions with portfolio managers and participating in group meetings.Produce written reports such as company evaluations and quarterly updates, relative value analyses, and industry reviews.Respond to portfolio manager inquiries regarding credit concerns, market overviews, and sector changesInteraction with clients or client service professionals Position Requirements: Must have minimum of 5 years work experience in the area of credit research, either on the buy or sell side. Sector agnostic.Completed MBA degree or CFA and relevant investment experienceStrong financial modeling experience REQUIREDPrior experience in either high yield or investment grade preferredAbility to contribute to first-hand corporate analysis, including on-site visits, financial modeling, and relative value analysis. Demonstrated ability to make judgements regarding credit, risk, and valuation.Ability to cover their industry with minimal direction and to make preliminary decisions in a short time frame with incomplete information.Proactive in generating successful investment ideas. Ability to take the lead in advocating investment ideas to portfolio managers rather than relying on external direction.Good communicator; strong written and oral presentation abilities. Need to be persuasive and credible.Values seeing one's investment ideas added to investment portfolios and enjoys credit analysis as a long-term career.Strong academic credentials and achievement < Back to search results

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