What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fixed Income Research Analyst position at UBS?
United States - Illinois, United States - New York
Research
Asset Management
Job Reference #
239391BR
City
Chicago, New York
Job Type
Full Time
Your role
Are you interested in assessing value and risk in credit markets? Do you have a strong desire to join a global team of seasoned career analysts covering both investment grade and high yield markets?
We are looking for a Fixed Income Research Analyst to:
We are looking for a Fixed Income Research Analyst to:
- perform fundamental and ESG credit analyses of North American fixed income issuers across both investment grade and high yield.
- make strong relative value recommendations (buy/sell/hold) across the term structure and capital structure and be able to communicate these recommendations effectively to portfolio managers across the globe.
- monitor existing portfolio holdings and proactively generate trade ideas for portfolio implementation.
- create, disseminate, and maintain research and recommendations in accordance with internal processes and guidelines
- develop and maintain relationships across the firm including equities and sustainable impact teams
- help drive and develop the research process continuously and work with different stakeholders in a global team
Your Career Comeback
We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.
Your team
You would be part of the Fixed Income team, based in Chicago or New York. Our global team is responsible for conducting independent fundamental and ESG analyses of corporate and non-corporate issuers. We offer a challenging and intellectually stimulating opportunity that requires strong fundamental and ESG analysis capabilities, excellent communication skills and a high level of interaction across the organization.
Diversity helps us grow, together. That’s why we are committed to fostering and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It strengthens our business and brings value to our clients.
Your expertise
- ideally 5-10 years’ experience conducting fundamental credit analysis on companies in a buy-side setting. Experience in retail and consumer sectors a plus
- ability to formulate independent opinions and communicate research views and investment recommendations clearly and concisely
- experience analyzing and defining ESG risks, opportunities, and themes, and applying these to engagements with company management.
- strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment on multiple projects concurrently
- a strong understanding of financial accounting and corporate financial statement modelling
- team player, but able to work independently
- flexible and responsive with a self-starting personality
- commitment to continuous development of industry knowledge, technical expertise, analytical abilities, and presentation skills
- minimum bachelor's degree
- CFA designation highly desirable
- LI-UBS
About us
Expert advice. Wealth management. Investment banking. Asset management. Retail banking in Switzerland. And all the support functions. That's what we do. And we do it for private and institutional clients as well as corporations around the world.
We are about 60,000 employees in all major financial centers, in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?
We are about 60,000 employees in all major financial centers, in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?
Join us
We're a truly global, collaborative and friendly group of people. Having a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace is important to us. And we support your career development, internal mobility and work-life balance. If this sounds interesting, apply now.
Disclaimer / Policy Statements
UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
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