Fixed Income Research Associate recruitment
The Position
The Fixed Income Research Associate will support Research Analysts in the evaluation of fixed income investment opportunities. In general, the Associate will analyze individual issuers, the industries and sectors within which those issuers fall, as well as the structural aspects of securities in the fixed income markets including valuation analyses. Responsibilities will frequently be project oriented in close conjunction with senior analysts. Past projects have included the in-depth review of individual issuers and comparative performance evaluations of selected industries. The Research Associate will interact with analysts, portfolio managers, and traders on a daily basis.
Required Candidate Profile
The candidate should possess strong analytical skills as well as extensive coursework in accounting and finance. Expertise in Excel, Bloomberg, and rating agency websites required. Programming is a strong plus. Strong oral and written communication skills are required in addition to the ability to conduct independent research. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Engineering required. This role requires experience analyzing the utilities sector and utilities companies and the ability to develop strong relationships with Investor Relations, Group Treasurers and Senior Management at the issuing companies. This individual must have experience researching and modeling companies in the utilities sector as well as having an understanding of the technical issues facing the sector. Rating agency and buy side experience required. Compensation will be market competitive.
In order to be considered for this role, please go to fidelitycareers.fmr.com and apply to requisition number 1200329.