Credit Research Analyst

Where will a career at Macquarie take you?

Permanent - Full time, Mid-senior, Senior

Join Macquarie Asset Management as a Credit Research Analyst in our Global Investment Grade Credit Research team based in Philadelphia. The role is to cover a broad number of credits operating across a range of sectors including, but not limited to utilities, TMT and energy.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

In this role, you will conduct comprehensive fundamental research within assigned industries, analyzing market dynamics, financial trends, and capital structures to develop credit and relative value views on investment grade opportunities. You will also provide investment recommendations and updates to portfolio managers and traders through reports, presentations, and ongoing monitoring of company news, while building and maintaining detailed financial models with sensitivity analyses.

Additionally, you will develop relationships with company management and analysts and participate in client marketing presentations and the creation of credit-oriented documentation.

Salary range for this position: $150,000 - $242,000/Year. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. You can further read about the full spectrum of benefits we offer our people listed below.

• A bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of industry coverage experience, with knowledge of financial concepts and leveraged finance investing.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, including experience with utilities, TMT, and energy sectors (highly regarded but not essential).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and adaptable to internal systems and Bloomberg applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize tasks daily.
• Self-starter who works independently and collaboratively, with a CFA candidacy or a strong desire to pursue the CFA designation.

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

Macquarie Asset Management is a global asset manager that aims to deliver positive impact. We’re trusted by institutions, pension funds, governments, and individuals to manage billions in assets globally. We provide access to specialist investment expertise across a range of capabilities including fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions, private credit, infrastructure, green investments, natural assets, real estate, and asset finance.

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all that values and respects different experiences, skillsets and perspectives. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.
We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.