Company Description:
As a leading global investment management firm, AB fosters diverse perspectives and embraces innovation to help our clients navigate the uncertainty of capital markets. Through high-quality research and diversified investment services, we serve institutions, individuals, and private wealth clients in major markets worldwide. Our ambition is simple: to be our clients’ most valued asset-management partner.
Corporate Credit Research:
The Corporate Credit Research team is a global organization with team members in New York, Nashville, London, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Pune, Mumbai, and Hangzhou. Our research analysts play key roles in identifying and analyzing market inefficiencies and opportunities and working closely with our portfolio managers to translate the most attractive opportunities into appropriate risk exposures in client portfolios. Analysts specialize by market segment (Investment Grade, High Yield, and Emerging Markets) and collaborate closely across teams to leverage their industry knowledge and specialized credit skills across all our fixed income strategies.
Credit Research Job Description:
We are seeking an Analyst to join our Corporate Credit Research Team.
Describe the role:
AllianceBernstein is seeking a High-Yield Bond and Loan Analyst for the buy-side research team. The individual who fills this role will conduct primary credit research in a collaborative manner with the team.
The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
All aspects of research and diligence of companies, including financial, industry, ESG, and covenant analysis
Develop an independent view of an issuer and its ratings, leveraging our proprietary ratings framework
Provide analysis across performing and distressed credits within given sectors
Develop and maintain a strong network of company, sponsor, sell-side and buy-side contacts
What is the professional development value of this role, i.e. what learning and professional growth does the role offer the candidate?
Develop high yield credit fundamental skills in various sectors
Regularly present to senior members of the investment team about sectors and issuers
Develop an understanding about how we run client portfolios
Job Qualifications
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, demonstrated through academic and professional record
Ability to think broadly about the prospects of a business and how those could impact future value
Relentless drive with a passion for research
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Excellent communications skills
Ability to work well both independently and on teams
Understanding of financial statement modeling
Qualifications, Experience, Education:
BS or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
