Investment Analyst

JOB OPENING #:       9764

POSITION TITLE:      Investment Analyst

DEPARTMENT:           Fixed Income - High Yield 

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field with accounting courses required; MBA and/or CFA highly preferred
• 3 to 5 years of investment analysis experience required.  Exposure to High Yield credit, Leveraged Loans and/or Equities
• Demonstrated understanding of financial modeling, valuation and financial statements analysis required
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues on evaluating issuer’s sustainability objectives
• Excellent research knowledge, analysis and decision-making skills required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency with Excel and Bloomberg required

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Enthusiastically initiate, perform and maintain high-level fundamental analysis on issuers to assess suitability of credits for inclusion in the portfolios. The investment analysis will include financial statement analysis, financial modeling, competitor analysis as well as assessment of industry, regulatory and macroeconomic trends
• Vigorously utilize fundamental analysis to formulate investment ideas and clearly articulate it to the portfolio managers, on a timely basis. This includes generating and diligently communicating value-added buy, sell and hold recommendations on individual credits and other relevant information to the portfolio managers
• Independently and diligently seek research and remain apprised of company and industry trends. Sources include, but are not limited to, industry publications, public documents, annual reports, trade journals, interviews with management teams, and reviewing financial statements and earnings transcripts.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all research performed
• Proactively participates in all research meetings

*Level of position will depend on experience level of candidate

HOURS/LOCATION:  

• 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Overtime as required)
• Pittsburgh, PA – hybrid work arrangements (in-office / remote)

EXPLANATORY COMMENTS:

• Demonstrated ability to multitask
• Occasional travel may be required

COMMENCEMENT DATE:  08/27/2026

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

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