Fixed Income Research Associate (High Yield) - capital group : Job Details

I can succeed as a Fundamental Research Group (FRG) Associate at Capital Group.

As one of our FRG Associates, you will work closely and collaborate with Fixed Income Investment Professionals and peers to deliver valuable insights, conduct bottom-up fundamental research and analysis that will drive investment decisions. You will partner with investors on their coverage to help generate investment ideas and monitor holdings by conducting deep fundamental research on companies and related industries, financial modeling, facilitating meetings with management teams, sell-side firms and industry specialists, relative value comparison, analyzing capital structures, and working as a key contributor in the high yield corporate credit investment process. You will work on projects with growing complexity over time, receiving guidance and mentorship from experienced investment professionals.

I am the person Capital Group is looking for.

* You are passionate about a career in credit research with a strong interest in high-yield corporate credit investing.

* You have 2-5 years of experience in credit research (experience covering corporate credit; high yield corporate credit is preferred).

* You have a strong desire to develop bottom-up fundamental credit research skills working in partnership with experienced investment professionals.

* You have extensive experience with financial modeling and fundamental credit analysis, working with sell-side firms and industry consultants, Bloomberg, utilizing research tools, trade publications, online sources, regulatory filings, etc., and interpreting this information to generate insightful analysis.

* You have a proven ability to develop and maintain comprehensive charts and visualizations to support credit analysis and communicate investment insights effectively.

* You thrive in team settings. You ask good questions, bounce ideas off others, and proactively share your perspective.

* You enjoy learning new things and can adapt to varying work styles and expectations.

* You have an inquisitive mind, demonstrating intellectual curiosity and analytical skills in areas of high complexity surrounding financial markets and industry trends.

* You apply sound judgment in resolving conceptually complex matters.

* You apply effective written and oral communication skills.

* You collaborate and develop/maintain relationships both inside and outside the organization.

* You are available for occasional travel on research trips to meet with company management teams and investment professionals.

* You have a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, STEM, or a relevant field of study.

* Familiarity with programming languages (Python, SQL, R), data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI), and data platforms (Amazon S3, Snowflake, Databricks) is a plus, but not necessary.

Salary ranges vary by location:

• Southern California Base Salary Range: $136,858 - $218,973
• New York Base Salary Range: $145,077 - $232,123

In addition to a highly competitive base salary, you will be eligible for an annual performance bonus, Capital's annual profitability bonus, and a retirement plan with a 15% contribution from Capital, subject to plan guidelines, restrictions, and vesting requirements.

You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.

* Temporary positions in Canada and the United States are excluded from the above-mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer, complying with all laws prohibiting discrimination in employment decisions based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected characteristics.