AO/Credit Research Analyst

Company Description:

As a leading global investment management firm, AB fosters diverse perspectives and embraces innovation to help our clients navigate the uncertainty of capital markets. Through high-quality research and diversified investment services, we serve institutions, individuals, and private wealth clients in major markets worldwide. Our ambition is simple: to be our clients’ most valued asset-management partner.

Corporate Credit Research:

The Corporate Credit Research team is a global organization with team members in New York, Nashville, London, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Pune, Mumbai, and Hangzhou. Our research analysts play key roles in identifying and analyzing market inefficiencies and opportunities and working closely with our portfolio managers to translate the most attractive opportunities into appropriate risk exposures in client portfolios. Analysts specialize by market segment (Investment Grade, High Yield, and Emerging Markets) and collaborate closely across teams to leverage their industry knowledge and specialized credit skills across all our fixed income strategies.

Credit Research Job Description:

We are seeking an Analyst to join our Corporate Credit Research Team.

Describe the role:

AllianceBernstein is seeking a High-Yield Bond and Loan Analyst for the buy-side research team.  The individual who fills this role will conduct primary credit research in a collaborative manner with the team.

The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• All aspects of research and diligence of companies, including financial, industry, ESG, and covenant analysis

• Develop an independent view of an issuer and its ratings, leveraging our proprietary ratings framework

• Provide analysis across performing and distressed credits within given sectors

• Develop and maintain a strong network of company, sponsor, sell-side and buy-side contacts

What is the professional development value of this role, i.e. what learning and professional growth does the role offer the candidate?

• Develop high yield credit fundamental skills in various sectors

• Regularly present to senior members of the investment team about sectors and issuers

• Develop an understanding about how we run client portfolios

Job Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, demonstrated through academic and professional record

• Ability to think broadly about the prospects of a business and how those could impact future value

• Relentless drive with a passion for research

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

• Excellent communications skills

• Ability to work well both independently and on teams

• Understanding of financial statement modeling

Qualifications, Experience, Education:

• BS or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Economics