Associate, Credit Analyst

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Summary

Arch is looking to employ an Associate - Credit Analyst to collaborate with and support the Credit team in managing approximately $11 billion in corporate bonds across multiple portfolios.

Job Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance sophisticated credit models for an assigned coverage universe, exercising independent judgment on key assumptions and risk factors
• Generate high-quality, decision-ready write-ups on specific credits, sectors, and situations, with minimal need for senior revision
• Drive cross-sector discussions with the portfolio management team, surfacing original insights and challenging consensus views where warranted
• Proactively deliver well-substantiated relative value trade ideas across industries, sectors, and capital structures, with demonstrated impact on portfolio positioning
• Engage directly and confidently with covered issuers on credit and material ESG factors
• Serve as a go-to resource for less experienced analysts on coverage-related questions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative subject (e.g., finance, economics); post-graduate degree strongly preferred
• Demonstrated progress toward, or completion of, CFA certification strongly preferred

• 4+ years of experience in an investment function, with a track record of expanding responsibility

• Strong, demonstrated knowledge of credit instruments and structured products

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to PMs

• Very strong work ethic and high degree of self-direction

• Familiarity with BlackRock Aladdin platform a plus

For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

$140,000 - $165,000/year

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

• Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.

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