High Yield Analyst (Ensign Peak Advisors)
Apply NowCompany: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84118
Description:
Job Description
Ensign Peak Advisors is an affiliated organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In support of the Church's global mission, Ensign Peak Advisors manages the financial reserves of the Church and provides cash management services to fund Church operations.
The High Yield Credit Analyst will support the high yield fixed income portfolios and will focus on credit analysis with the opportunity to invest across the sub-investment grade credit spectrum.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
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About Us
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Ensign Peak Advisors is an affiliated organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In support of the Church's global mission, Ensign Peak Advisors manages the financial reserves of the Church and provides cash management services to fund Church operations.
The High Yield Credit Analyst will support the high yield fixed income portfolios and will focus on credit analysis with the opportunity to invest across the sub-investment grade credit spectrum.
Responsibilities
- Conduct fundamental high yield research on corporate bond issuers and make timely investment recommendations.
- Assist in managing and monitoring portfolio positions including tracking investment performance and risk exposure.
- Actively make buy and sell recommendations.
- Develop relationships with company management teams, sponsors, and sell-side analysts to help analyze industries and companies.
Qualifications
- 6+ years direct investment experience in the high yield and/or leveraged finance market.
- Ability to independently identify and develop investment opportunities on a timely basis.
- Experience building and maintaining financial models to forecast revenue, cashflows, margins, and credit metrics. Analyze potential returns and downside risks.
- Bachelor's degree in related field is required. CFA or master's degree are preferred.
- Good verbal and written communications skills.
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About Us
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.