Credit Research Analyst, High Yield

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TCH is looking for a High Yield / Distressed Debt Corporate Analyst. The analyst will be a generalist, looking for opportunities across sectors and issuer capital structures; the analyst will work closely with sector specialists on the research team. This role will report to the Director of Research and collaborate with the rest of the investment team, including portfolio managers and trading staff.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor and analyze credit risk and recovery value of high yield and distressed debt sectors through sector analysis, bottom-up fundamental research and bond covenant analysis.

• Provide timely research opinions and investment recommendations (verbal and written) to Portfolio Managers to enhance portfolio returns while managing risk.

• Develop relationships with sell-side analysts, company management, and other industry experts to support research.

• Contribute to overall research team efforts through whitepapers, peer support, etc.

Qualifications

Candidate Profile

• Strong academic background including bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA a plus.

• CFA charterholder (or advancement toward CFA designation) a plus.

• 3 to 5 years of credit research in fixed income analysis, with 3+ years securitized finance experience.

• Comfortable with quantitative tools and applications.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to construct and defend a recommendation.

• Ability to be a team player, while at the same time exhibiting ownership of assigned coverage universe.

At BMO Harris Bank, we have been helping our customers and communities for over 130 years. Working with us means being part of a team of talented, passionate individuals with a shared focus on working together to deliver great customer experiences. We stand behind your success with the support you need to turn your potential into performance.

To find out more visit our website at
www.bmoharris.com/careers
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BMO Harris Bank is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diversity, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job
Wealth Management

Primary Location
United States-Florida-Miami

Organisation
BMO Asset Mgmt & Intl-X006597

Schedule
full-time

Job Posting
01/25/17

Unposting Date
Ongoing