Credit Research Analyst – US Non-Bank Financials
About Us
Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.
Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.
Team Overview
Schroders manages over GBP75bn in global fixed income alpha strategies, with credit at the core of our approach. In addition, Schroders oversee around GBP200bn in solutions mandates, approximately half of which are allocated to fixed income and credit. Our Global Credit Research platform, which plays a key role in within the fixed income platform, is centralized in three key hubs—New York, London, and Singapore.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Credit Research Analyst to join our Global Fixed Income Research team in New York. The successful candidate will contribute differentiated credit insights focused on US non-bank Financials. The person will contribute to a team approach and will work extensively with portfolio managers, other analysts and support teams in NY and London and Asia.
Objective
To create forward-looking, non-consensus research that delivers alpha to Schroders’ fixed income portfolios.
Responsibilities
Perform fundamental analysis and financial modelling across covered names
Monitor performance and holdings relative to investment objectives, benchmarks and outlook
Provide opinions/reports on relative value analysis including buy/sell recommendations to the investment team and to the global credit research team
Provide ESG ratings for credits under coverage
Collaborate with other debt and equity analysts and portfolio managers as the credit expert on the covered industries
Frequently interact with portfolio managers and traders
Basic Qualifications
Undergraduate degree
Proven ability to form and communicate differentiated investment views
Personable and team oriented
Familiarity with market and research tools such as Excel, Bloomberg, PowerPoint, Capital IQ
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
CFA or CPA
Up to 5 years research experience at a buy side or sell side institution
Experience analyzing HY/IG non-bank financials
Exposure to technical or programming skills
Experience with Aladdin and other industry-standard platforms
Established network across sell side, buy side, or issuer communities
Demonstrated willingness to take on new sector coverage as needed
Compensation
Schroders offers a base salary of $120-$150,000 for this position.
This range reflects the Company’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and skill set.
We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are
Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.
About Us
Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree
- Ability to form and communicate differentiated investment views
- Personable and team-oriented approach
- Familiarity with Excel, Bloomberg, PowerPoint, and Capital IQ
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- CFA or CPA
- Up to 5 years of research experience at a buy-side or sell-side institution
- Experience analyzing high-yield or investment-grade non-bank financials
- Technical or programming skills
- Experience with Aladdin and other industry-standard platforms
- Established network across sell-side, buy-side, or issuer communities
- Willingness to take on new sector coverage as needed
Schroders Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schroders and has not been reviewed or approved by Schroders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans are described as mature and competitive, with strong employer-supported schemes in the UK and a well-regarded 401(k) offering in the U.S. Pensions and retirement savings stand out as a distinctive strength within the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off and flexibility are emphasized, with generous annual leave in some markets and volunteer days highlighted in the UK. Flexible/hybrid working is presented as standard, supporting practical use of time-off benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is highlighted as a strength, including enhanced policies in the UK and an increased paid leave period in the U.S. Family-supportive provisions are positioned as part of a broader wellbeing focus.
Schroders Insights
What We Do
As a global investment manager, we help institutions, intermediaries and individuals across the planet meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. But as the world changes, so do our clients’ needs. That’s why we have a long history of adapting to suit the times and keeping our focus on what matters most to our clients. Doing this takes experience and expertise. We bring together people and data to spot the trends that will shape the future. This provides a unique perspective which allows us to always invest with conviction. We are responsible for £773.7 billion (€912.6 billion/$978.1 billion)* of assets for our clients who trust us to deliver sustainable returns. We remain determined to build future prosperity for them, and for all of society. Today, we have 6,000+ people across six continents who focus on doing just this. We are a global business that’s managed locally. This allows us to always keep our clients’ needs at the heart of everything we do. For over two centuries and more than seven generations we’ve grown and developed our expertise in tandem with our clients’ needs and interests. Source: Schroders, all data as at 30 June 2024. Disclaimer: Investing in securities is subject to risk. The value of investments can go down as well as up and is not guaranteed. Schroders will not make direct contact with you, via any social media platform or direct messaging service, to sell our products. If you think you have been a victim of a scam or have received unsolicited contact using the Schroders name or any associated names, and have any concerns, then please contact our Financial Crime Team using the details below: Telephone: +44(0)20 7658 4004 Email: [email protected] Schroder Investment Management Limited (Head Office): 1 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU Tel: +44 (0)20 7658 6000 Schroder Fund Advisors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC (US): 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY, 10022 Tel: +1 (800) 730-2932
