Corporate Credit Research Analyst

Fixed Income Research Department

The Fixed Income Research team is comprised of intellectually curious, collaborative professionals who formulate investment ideas for inclusion in PPM’s wide range of debt-focused client portfolios. As sector experts, analysts assess the credit quality of companies and industries through qualitative and quantitative analysis by following news, analyzing financials, and speaking to industry experts. Analysts then evaluate trading levels of these companies’ debt instruments to formulate investment recommendations, collaborating with the firm’s traders and portfolio managers to implement these views into portfolios.

The individual will join the Credit Analysis group as a member of the investment team for PPM’s core portfolios of corporate bond and loans.

• Quantitative and qualitative credit analysis of the holdings in PPM’s portfolios and research of new investment ideas;
• Preparation of written reports for new investments and ongoing monitoring of investments;
  Verbal presentations to senior management and other professional staff at PPM America;
• Support work for senior credit analysts on various projects, including industry research, analytics and automation of various reporting.

• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

• Ability to analyze companies and industries by reviewing a high volume of information – e.g., financial statements, company presentations and third party research reports – with the judgment to identify the most relevant areas for further investigation;
• Familiarity with financial statements and the ability to quickly build accurate Excel financial models;
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills with an appreciation of the value of succinct, clear writing;
• Track record of professional and academic achievement with intellectual curiosity and a passion for financial and industry analysis;
• Personal characteristics such as resourcefulness, self-motivation, discipline and comfort forming an original opinion.

• Bachelor’s Degree - Distinguished academic record with an undergraduate Degree in Finance, Accounting and/or Economics is required.
• 1-3 years of post-undergraduate work experience in finance, accounting or consulting related fields is required.
• Previous work conducting original research and communicating the results in writing is preferred.
• Direct exposure to investing or credit training is preferred.
• Interest in or progression toward a CFA is preferred.

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• For eligible employees, $2 for $1 matching on 401k contributions, up to a max matching contribution of 12% of your eligible compensation.
• Tuition and professional certification reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Holidays and paid time off
• Paid time off to volunteer

Equal Employment Opportunity PPM America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we base our employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, non-job related disability, pregnancy or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

$ - $. The base salary for this position may vary depending on experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition to the base salary, this role will be eligible to participate in our annual bonus program. This role will also be eligible for compensated personal time off and holidays, health benefits, 401(k) plan with generous matching and other benefit programs according to the Company’s employment policies and subject to the formal terms of such plans and programs.