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Fixed Income Credit Analyst

We're looking for an experienced fixed income credit analyst to join our Investment Grade team. In this role, you'll cover the TMT and Industrial sectors!

Conduct independent fundamental research and analysis on assigned companies / sectors, develop financial models, and provide investment recommendations, credit ratings and outlooks.

Analysis includes economic and competitive analysis, financial modeling, and relative value assessment.

Respond to inquiries from various stakeholders and represent research function in client meetings.

Monitor financial markets, current events, and economic trends to identify opportunities and risks.

Build and maintain industry relationships to ensure consistent information flow.

Assist with staff development through coaching, mentoring, and training team members.

Principal Asset Management is the global investment solutions business for Principal Financial Group managing $579.8 billion in assets and is recognized as a "Best Places to Work in Money Management" for 13 consecutive years.

Who You Are

Bachelor's degree in a technical field (i.e., finance, accounting, economics, statistics, engineering, data science, sciences (with an investment background), business analytics.

4+ years' work experience with fixed income strategies in trading, research, portfolio management or strategy capacity, 6+ years for a Senior Fixed Income Analyst.

Proficiency with Excel and Bloomberg.

Strong understanding of financial accounting and economic theory, global financial markets and fixed income products.

Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively research, compile and analyze information, apply reasoning and exhibit sound decision making related to credit, risk and valuation.

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

Credit experience including previous experience analyzing Investment Grade credits.

Experience in the TMT and Industrials sectors (Cable Satellite, Media Entertainment, Wireless and Wireline, Aerospace / Defense, and Diversified Manufacturing).

MBA and CFA designation.

Strong abilities in the areas of communication (verbal and written), time management, analytics, financial modeling, and influencing.

Must be collaborative, able to build strong relationships, manage expectations, attend to details, multi-task and prioritize successfully.

Keen sense of curiosity and open-minded thought process.

Familiarity with programming languages (i.e. Python, Visual Basic, and BQL) and advanced uses of Generative AI.

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and / or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly) $137000 - $207000 / year.

Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

Pension Eligible

No.

Location(s)

Location options are Des Moines (highly preferred), New York, or Seattle.

Job Level : We'll consider talent at the next level with the right experience and skills. The Fixed Income Analyst requires at least four years of experience. The Senior Fixed Income Analyst requires six years. The pay range shown in the job posting includes the base pay range of both levels we are considering.

Work Authorization / Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO : F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc.

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you'll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.