VP Emerging Markets; EM Corporate Research Analyst

Job Overview

The analyst will perform fundamental corporate credit analysis across various Emerging Markets (EM) sectors within the global EM investment debt universe. The role requires delivering timely, high‑quality credit research and generating investment ideas based on thematic trends, relative value opportunities, and evolving credit dynamics among EM issuers. The analyst will be responsible for monitoring the credit quality of holdings across insurance portfolios, pension funds, and EM specific & multisector mutual funds.

Emerging Markets debt is integrated across all Fixed Income portfolios at Voya Investment Management, including the Voya Insurance portfolio and dedicated EM bond funds. The role will focus on Latam issuers. The role will be based in our Atlanta office.

• Perform fundamental credit analysis and relative value assessments across Emerging Markets corporate issuers and sectors.
• Publish research notes and company tear sheets for internal and external clients.
• Provide issuer‑level investment recommendations and sector outlooks within the EM corporate credit universe.
• Maintain and monitor a credit watch list of potential issuers upgrades/downgrades.
• Integrate sovereign and country risk considerations into issuer and sector analysis.
• Identify investment opportunities based on market dislocations, portfolio themes, and relative value analysis.
• Interact with portfolio managers to implement credit strategies in accordance with investment thematics.
• Monitor market developments, macroeconomic trends, and sector‑specific risks impacting EM credit markets.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree and/or CFA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in Corporate Credit Analysis, preferably within Emerging Markets Corporates or High Yield credit, at a recognized buy‑side, sell‑side institution or rating agency. Specific coverage is to be determined.
• Strong credit/financial analysis skills and flair for EM credit markets’ drivers and dynamics.
• Latin American corporate coverage is a plus.
• Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate investment recommendations.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in an integrated, team‑oriented investment environment.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic market environment.
• Strong computer and data management skills.

Annual base salary range: $160,000 to $200,000 USD. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long‑term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives.

Voya Financial is an equal‑opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities.