US Fixed Income Associate

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We understand that a job description only tells one part of a broader story, and Harris is seeking dynamic candidates who can add to our best-in-class environment. We recognize that qualifications can be gained through both traditional and non-traditional paths, and we are committed to considering candidates who possess the potential to be excellent in this role regardless of prior experiences.

Therefore we encourage ALL interested individuals to submit their applications, even if they do not meet every requirement outlined in the job description.

Position Summary

The Fixed Income Investment Associate is responsible for assisting analysts in identifying investment opportunities, assessing intrinsic value, and articulating the case for ideas to the Fixed Income investment team. Associates will utilize a rigorous and thorough investigative process including company visits, meetings with industry contacts, detailed financial analysis, and other appropriate research tools to identify attractive and evaluate investments. They will work directly with analysts in interacting with company management teams, developing contacts to further industry knowledge, analyzing financial information relating to how an organization is positioned, developing detailed financial models to estimate intrinsic value and communicating their findings to the US research team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Fixed Income Investment Analysts in performing fundamental research to identify investment opportunities, assess value, and identify the risks and potential returns of various investment opportunities

• Develop detailed financial models underpinning estimates which feed into our research database

• Conduct industry and company competitive analysis to determine the sustainability of returns and potential risks

• Contribute to investment process by sharing opinions on businesses and challenging existing group beliefs

• Develop and maintain research tools including models, databases, and spreadsheets

• Perform other duties and special projects as needed including due diligence related research projects, statistical analysis and industry level analysis

Qualifications

• Understanding of accounting, financial statement analysis and company valuation methodologies

• Ability to prepare detailed and accurate financial models for various businesses

• Ability to efficiently conduct fundamental research, including the evaluation of business economics, industry structures and competitive dynamics

• Logical thinker with ability to critically analyze key thesis points and to offer differentiated perspectives – all while remaining receptive to feedback

• Communication skills including the ability to effectively share research conclusions and communicate pertinent viewpoints

• Team player who enjoys asking questions, expressing opinions and being actively engaged in internal discussions regarding investment strategy and portfolio holdings

• Passion for value investing combined with a strong work ethic, integrity, and a commitment to personal development

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to integrate life and work and to support our employees and their families. Benefits include, but are not limited to; medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, profit sharing plan, 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, commuter and holistic wellness benefits along with volunteer programs.

Actual annual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, and other job-related factors. If hired, base pay will be determined on an individualized basis and is only one part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include…