IG Credit Research - Investment Professional
IG Credit Research - Investment Professional
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This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.
Work schedule: 4 days in office 1 day remote.
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Job Description Summary
Nationwide Investments employs a research-driven team-oriented and results-focused investment process to manage our clients portfolios. Credit Research is one of three critical functions in the investment process along with Portfolio Management and Trading. As an Investment Professional on our Investment Grade Credit Research team you will be responsible for identifying analyzing and recommending investments within the Investment Grade bond market. Investment Professionals also have responsibility for driving and monitoring investment strategies in their assigned sectors and have a clear understanding of the broader investment markets.As a potential people leader you may also be responsible for the overall performance of the team as well as management of individual associates. We value our associates by providing a collaborative environment setting clear expectations and providing the necessary feedback to develop and motivate associates to perform at a high level. Focus is on development of associate technical and behavioral skills innovation and career development.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Performs research and analysis in support of the teams investment decision-making Investment Professional demonstrates the ability to work without direct supervision on day-to-day tasks and contributes to the development of the investment strategy within assigned sectors.
Demonstrates an ability to cover investments with a higher level of complexity that require an advanced level of understanding of the credit markets.
Identifies innovative solutions and/or make decisions that impact the function or investment portfolio in support of the teams investment decision-making process. Requires guidance on more complex judgements.
Identifies risk and return drivers develops and models forward-looking scenarios analyzes relative value and provides investment recommendations for positioning within assigned sectors.
Communicates analysis and investment theses through use of written reports presentations conversations and market meetings.
Evaluates changes in the economic regulatory legislative and competitive business environments that impact investment fundamentals valuations and positioning within client portfolios.
Builds relationships with internal and external partners to facilitate the analysis of investment opportunities.
Collaborates successfully with other Nationwide Investment groups to advance our clients best interests.
May be a people leader within the asset class.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Senior Investment Professional. May lead a small team of Investment Analysts.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Bachelors Degree; MBA or CFA preferred
Experience: 6 to 10 years of related investment experience.
Knowledge Abilities and Skills:
Proficient in Excel; prior Bloomberg experience is a plus
Leadership potential or currently capable of being a team leader
Advanced understanding of Credit Research tools and processes
Demonstrates presence with excellent verbal and written communication
Organized detailed and process oriented
Results driven self-motivated and intellectually inquisitive
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Positive hardworking pro-active and professional
Highly collaborative and team oriented
Critical and creative thinker willing to express opinions and views
Ability to lead projects and create solutions using complex problem-solving techniques
Decisive with excellent judgment with leader guidance on more complex judgements
Capable of working independently
Other criteria including leadership skills competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring managers leader and HR Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel may be .
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Credit Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job a valid credit check and/or background check will be as part of the selection process.
Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs including: medical/dental/vision life insurance short and long term disability coveragepaid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date nine paid holidays 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off 401(k) with company match company-paid pension plan business casual attire and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer click here.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged appreciated respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:
We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
