Senior Fixed Income Research Analyst- High Yield Job recruitment

Job Description
Available Openings: 1
Job Title: Senior Fixed Income Research Analyst- High Yield
Job ID: 83991

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Business Unit: US Asset Management
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Eligible for Relocation: N
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Travel Percentage: None
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About Ameriprise

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Here, you'll be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions. You'll work with other talented people who share your passion for doing great work that's in the best interest of our clients. And you'll have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office - and a difference in your community. So if you're talented, driven and want to work for a company that cares, put a rewarding career more within reach at Ameriprise Financial.

Responsibilities
Columbia Management, a division of Ameriprise Financial, is seeking a Senior High Yield Analyst to be based in Minneapolis, MN. The successful candidate will work on a team with nine other High Yield Analysts and six Portfolio Managers/Traders responsible for managing high yield assets in both owned and managed portfolios.

Accountabilities
* The candidate will have 5+ years of high yield research experience.
* Perform in-depth industry analysis and research, managing independent research projects as required.
* Perform relative value analysis for a variety of security types.
* Analyze and integrate industry trends into actionable recommendations, gathering relevant data as appropriate.
* Incorporate macroeconomic analysis into research recommendations.
* Perform financial modeling of security, company and industry information and assumptions.
* Interact with management from firms within the sector, attending company meetings and conferences as needed.
* Contribute to team strategy discussions, including daily market meetings.

Required Qualifications

* MBA degree in Finance preferred
* Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) completed or in progress.
* 5+ years of work experience in high yield research.
* Communication and relationship skills to appropriately influence and share ideas with Portfolio Managers and analyst colleagues.
* Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to perform company, industry and economic analysis, including proficiency with software tools such as Excel and database management.
* Relationship skills to work successfully across the Columbia organization and to interact with company management teams, as required.

Other Information

* Relocation assistance provided.

Disclosure

Brokerage, investment and financial advisory services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. Some products and services may not be available in all jurisdictions or to all clients. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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