Structured Credit - Analyst, Vice President

Position Summary

Guggenheim Investments is seeking a Structured Credit Analyst. The Structured Credit Analyst is responsible for maintaining market coverage, conducting security and portfolio-level analysis, and sourcing and reviewing investments.

This position is collaborative and may be cross-functional across one or more of ABS, CLO, RMBS, and CMBS in response to market conditions, with the employee responsible for intermediating, aggregating, and disseminating market information to credit sector teams, portfolio managers, and senior investment professionals. The employee will report to a senior Structured Credit Analyst/Sector Lead.

The employee will work in the firm’s Santa Monica, California office.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation of specialized and complex investments utilizing all available sources of information including governing documents, published research, financial reports, news, rating agency reports, and market information
• Generate credit views, trade ideas and research summaries. Conduct total return, OAS, and scenario analysis using standard analytical tools. Emphasis on in-depth collateral and structural analysis. Present trade ideas and credit views to sector team members and portfolio managers. Maintain and originate client presentation materials related to key market development and investment views
• Maintain and develop cashflow and financial models for specialized and complex investments. Oversee and QC cashflow / financial models for less-complex, on-the-run investments. Develop and maintain internal catalogues of deal comps, credit views, and credit statistics to support monitoring, surveillance, and relative risk and value analysis. Research developments related to specialized and more complex investments
• Participate in meetings with dealers and industry experts for industry background and deal research. Direct and QC monthly/quarterly surveillance process. Ensure completeness of investment analysis and documentation in conformance with firm standards
• Conduct reviews of prospective portfolio acquisitions
• Conduct and oversee ad hoc analysis to support PM, management, client, and desk-directed inquiries Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

6-9 years of research, analysis, or structuring in credit fixed income Strong credit, finance, economic, business and technical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Vice President (7-10 years) experience in credit research, analysis, trading, or structuring on the buy-side
• Advanced degree (MFE, MBA) or equivalent educational background are desirable. CFA or progress toward CFA is required
• Experience with industry standard tools such as Bloomberg, BRS, Yieldbook, Intex Strong credit, finance, economic, business, and technical skills Advanced Excel skills are required. SQL, Python skills are desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task across analytical, administrative, and research activities in a detail oriented and timely manner. Strong commitment to performance and accuracy of work product
• Team oriented individual with ability to work independently and work well with diverse groups in a market-paced environment
• We are unable to consider candidates who require current or future visa sponsorship for employment in the United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer. We are not seeking agency assistance with this position. We focus relentlessly on delivering results through innovative solutions. We relish opportunities to solve complex problems through exhaustive approaches. As we conduct our business every day, every member of Guggenheim is expected to uphold our uncompromising standards for integrity and excellence and to be personally accountable for their actions and business results. Our principles entail engaging highly talented people, challenging them to think creatively, and encouraging them to achieve extraordinarily high standards in their fields of expertise. To succeed at Guggenheim, candidates should be a strong fit with our business principles, culture, and value system. We encourage you to review Our Firm page to learn more about how we seek to create value through our diversified businesses. Visit the link below to review our current openings and job descriptions and to apply today. We offer compelling opportunities for self-starters who take great pride in the quality of their work and seek to exceed expectations. We are looking for people who take ownership, adhere to the highest standards, and think creatively to realize opportunities. Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Learn more at GuggenheimInvestments.com, and follow us on LinkedIn.