Fixed Income Associate Research Analyst – Leveraged Finance

Nuveen Investment’s Leveraged Finance team is seeking to hire an associate analyst to focus on the domestic leveraged finance market, which includes leveraged loans, CLOs, high yield, and convertibles. The Leveraged Finance platform at Nuveen applies a collaborative and team-based approach to rigorous fundamental underwriting across the capital structure and risk spectrum, from higher quality non-investment grade to distressed situations. The team’s philosophy is to invest in liquid capital structures, both long and short, where relative value dislocations and event driven catalysts exist. Leveraged Finance manages $42 billion in AUM, and its investment strategies include hedge funds, separately managed accounts, comingled strategies and sub-advisory mandates for both retail and institutional clients, including Nuveen’s parent company, TIAA-CREF.Key Responsibilities and Duties

Working closely with senior analysts in preparing analyses for the underwriting of potential primary and secondary investments, both long and short, including participating in investor presentations and management meetings, analyzing business drivers and risks, building financial models and capitalization tables, and drafting investment write-ups.

Supporting senior analysts from the Leveraged Finance credit research team to effectively manage and monitor investments in leveraged loans, high yield, distressed and convertibles, including updating financial models, participating in earnings and management calls and inputting data into proprietary research systems.

Assuming primary coverage of investments and subsectors over time, with responsibility to make recommendations on positions and generate new ideas within coverage universe.

Assisting with ESG analysis and monitoring of portfolio investments for ESG risk.

Educational Requirements

University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level7ICRequired Qualifications:

Minimum of 3+ years’ financial services experience

Preferred Qualifications:

2- 4 years of experience in investment banking, buy-side credit research, sell-side or desk credit research, or leveraged finance capital markets

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Proficiency in Excel; working knowledge of Bloomberg

Strong quantitative, analytical and financial modeling abilities

Self-starter with the ability to work well under pressure, prioritize and multitask

Strong communication and writing skills

High attention to detail

Teamwork oriented

Related SkillsAsset Valuation, Capital Markets, Collaboration, Communication, Credit Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Modeling, Fixed Income Investments, Investment Research/Analysis, Investments, Market/Industry Dynamics, Research Synthesization, Sector Expertise, UnderwritingAnticipated Posting End Date:2024-11-16Base Pay Range: $90,000/yr. - $125,000/yr.Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).Company OverviewNuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Its affiliates offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.comBenefits and Total RewardsThe organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary (https://www.tiaa.org/public/pdf/benefits-at-a-glance.pdf) .Equal OpportunityWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.Read more about the Equal Opportunity Law here (https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters) .Accessibility SupportTIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team:Phone: (800) 842-2755Email: accessibility.support@tiaa.orgPrivacy NoticesFor Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in US (other than California), click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/tiaa-nuveen-privacy) .For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in California, please click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/tiaa-nuveen-ca-privacy) .For Applicants of Nuveen residing in Europe and APAC, please click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/nuveen-eu-uk-privacy) .TIAA started out over 100 years ago to help ensure teachers could retire with dignity. Today, many people who work at not-for-profits rely on our wide range of financial products and services to support and strengthen their financial well-being.Privacy Notices

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