Research Analyst II - Aegon AM

Research Analyst II
- Aegon AM### Research Analyst II
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Chicago, Illinois:
Cedar Rapids, Iowa:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
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** Job Description Summary
** Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 350+ investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $446 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.
We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.
We are an international business:
Our 1,130 employees work from 16 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Position Overview:

Aegon Asset Management is seeking a Research Analyst to join our Global Credit Research team. Based in our Chicago or Cedar Rapids, IA office, you will be responsible for providing quantitative and analytical support to senior credit analysts investing in corporate bonds and bank loans. The candidate will be given the opportunity to develop their credit research skill set through formal and informal training.

In addition, the candidate is also expected to help maintain and further enhance the credit research process.##
** Job Description
**** Responsibilities**:
* Develop understanding of fundamental credit research.
* Provide support to existing credit research team across a range of industries, including, but not limited to, updating financial models and other ad hoc research requests.
* Assist in the coverage of smaller holdings, including the analysis of earnings, news, financials, and other relevant information.
* Maintain spreadsheets and databases that support the investment process.
* Lead projects to further enhance the overall credit research process.
* Display increasing ability to work independently, on a sustained regular basis.
* Develop and maintain internal and external relationships.
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* Note:

** this role does not have primary coverage of companies, but this may occur as the individual’s skill set evolves.  
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* Required Qualifications:

*** BA required.
* Fluency with Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg, Capital IQ and/or SNL.
* Familiarity with financial statement analysis.
* Strong communication skills.  
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** A minimum of 2 years of investment industry and/or research experience.
* MBA preferred.
* CFA Charter.  
* Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.  
* The salary for this position generally ranges between $80,000 - $92,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.  Additionally, the position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan / Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.  

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.  
** Compensation Benefits:
*** Competitive Pay
* Bonus for Eligible Employees  
** Benefits Package:
*** Pension Plan
* 401k Match
* Employee Stock Purchase…