Fixed Income Research Associate, Leveraged Credit - Wellington Management Company : Job Details

Fixed Income Research Associate, Leveraged Credit

Wellington Management Company

Job Location : all cities,MA, USA

Posted on : 2024-12-16T04:04:19Z

Job Description :
Fixed Income Research Associate, Leveraged Credit

Apply locations Boston, MA, United States time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R91351

About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate.

About the Role

POSITIONWe are seeking to recruit a candidate to join Wellington's Early Career Investor Program as a Research Associate on our Leveraged Credit Research team in Boston. The team follows a fundamental approach to investing and analysts work alongside portfolio managers to invest on a variety of horizons.

This individual will work as part of a highly collaborative team. They will be a specialist focused on conducting investment research, providing detailed analysis of companies, recommending alpha generating ideas and closely monitoring existing portfolio holdings across sectors and countries.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Work with senior high yield and bank loan analysts to analyze bonds across a variety of sectors within Telecom.
  • Develop unique research insights, in order to arrive at well-supported investment conclusions.
  • Independently conduct proprietary credit research based on data gathered from company filings, attend company management meetings, and utilize additional independent research sources to build investment conviction.
  • Build multi-year financial models, to determine appropriate valuations under various scenarios.
  • Help generate successful investment ideas, and provide monitoring of positions across client strategies.
  • Work closely with colleagues as part of a highly collaborative platform, sharing ideas and offering feedback.
    • ESSENTIAL SKILLS

    The following essential skills are required for the role:

  • Investment acumen and passion – the Research Associate will demonstrate a curiosity and passion for financial markets, combined with an evolving process for fundamental company research, and an ability to communicate their findings.
  • Strong collaboration and influencing skills – the successful candidate will be energized by being an individual contributor within a collaborative team and environment.
  • Team building and integrity – the Research Associate will have demonstrable experience of effective teamwork, coupled with a strong work ethic and a high level of personal integrity.
  • Growth mindset – the flexibility and openness to continue learning, evolving and growing as an investor is required.
    • QUALIFICATIONS

    Additional qualifications and characteristics are likely to include:

  • 2-5 years of relevant experience as a Credit or Equity Analyst, with a commensurate level of understanding of company financial statements.
  • Prior experience working in a high yield or bank loan research team or covering Telecom, TMT and/or Industrials sectors would be preferred.
  • Self-awareness, and the humility to admit and learn from ‘being wrong'.
  • The highest level of integrity, ethical standards, and intellectual honesty.
  • Strong work ethic, curious mindset, and strong attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, and experience of working in a collaborative, results-oriented environment.
  • Strong academic credentials. Progress towards the CFA/CAIA Charter would be viewed favorably, but is not essential.
    • LOCATION

    The Research Associate will be based in Wellington's Global Headquarters in Boston, MA.

    Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That's ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

    COMPENSATION

    The base salary range for this position is: USD 65,000 - 150,000. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions.

    Base salary is only one component of Wellington's total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/or Incentives, if eligible. We offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families.

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