BROWN ADVISORY Credit Research Analyst Salary in the United States

Company Overview
Every firm has a culture – the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization’s DNA. But the truly inspiring firms – the game-changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors – have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out. At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms. Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client-first culture.

Brown Advisory is an independent investment management firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service with offices in Austin, Baltimore, Boston, the Carolinas, Delaware, London, New York, Singapore, Virginia and Washington, D.C. The firm’s institutional and private clients are based in 50 states and more than 39 countries and territories and are served by over 750 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm.

Position Summary
Brown Advisory is currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Credit Research Analyst with coverage responsibility for the global financials sector. The candidate will support the research process with the performance of fundamental research across regions, countries, and companies within global markets. This position would aid the team in investment ideation, securities analysis, surveilling existing positions, macro investment debate, portfolio-level analysis, and managing projects related to messaging materials and content production. This role will require credit expertise within financial services business models, including knowledge of geopolitics, macroeconomics, sovereigns, industry trends, company fundamentals, capital structures, and fixed income instruments such as bonds, hybrids, and derivatives. The candidate must understand regulatory capital regimes and corresponding capital structures (e.g.: senior, CET1, AT1, Tier 2, etc.). 

The primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct fundamental research across various countries, sectors, and companies
• Create and communicate investment recommendations, including financial models, write-ups, and presentations
• Effectively communicate recommendations and observations within a collaborative team environment
• Monitor and report on market and company data as they relate to investment theses
• Oversee portfolio holdings, including quarterly earnings and other significant event updates
• Attend conferences and meetings associated with the fundamental research effort
• Collaborate with the ESG research team to integrate sustainable investing into the research process
• Assist portfolio managers in tracking and analyzing portfolio-level metrics 
• Develop automated methods of tracking portfolio positions and screening for new ideas
• Assist in the sales and marketing efforts to communicate externally and to clients

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• CFA preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience within the financials sector required
• Global experience a plus
• Strong quantitative and communication skills
• Critical thinker and intellectually rigorous
• Life-long learner with an insatiable appetite for growth
• Strong and collaborative work ethic
• Extensive knowledge of financial statements, Microsoft Excel, and Bloomberg
• Willingness to stretch outside your comfort zone and support other functional areas of Brown Advisory

Benefits
At Brown Advisory we offer a competitive compensation package, including full benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness program participation incentive
• Financial wellness program
• Gym membership discounts
• Fitness event fee reimbursement
• Corporate gym membership discounts
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)
• Adoption Benefits
• Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Parental leave
• Group Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)

Brown Advisory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.