Senior Credit Research Associate - Emerging Markets

Loomis Sayles is a performance-driven active asset management company that seeks to identify exceptional investment opportunities on behalf of institutional and retail clients worldwide. We believe active management fueled by proprietary, best-in-class research helps us achieve financial success for our clients. Founded in 1926, Loomis Sayles currently oversees approximately $434.6 billion in assets under management (as of 30 June 2026) for global clients spanning more than 50 countries.

We foster a culture of entrepreneurialism, where all employees are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves and their ideas. Our culture centers on our shared IDEALS, the core characteristics of who we aspire to be as employees and an organization.

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About The Role

Loomis Sayles is committed to the continual improvement of our performance, processes and people. As part of this commitment, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate candidate, eager to contribute to our continued success through the following employment opportunity:

The senior credit research associate will work with two senior analysts covering investment-grade and high yield Latin American corporate issuers.

About The Team

The Loomis Sayles credit research team prides itself in providing independent views and forward-looking assessments of credit risk and potential investment opportunities. The team thinks beyond rating agencies when performing research and values unique ideas and perspectives. Research coverage spans the broad credit spectrum across investment grade, high yield and bank loans in developed and emerging markets. Credit recommendations combine rigorous bottom-up fundamental analysis, structural risk assessment, and relative value-based insights. Credit research analysts are integrated into sector teams that offer market and research insight through the collaboration of portfolio managers, strategists, analysts, and traders.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth fundamental industry and issuer credit research and analysis as part of a collaborative team led by senior analysts
• Build and maintain financial models, including projections
• Publish and present issuer credit reviews, industry reviews and other research memos at the direction of the senior analyst
• Contribute to the new issue process, incorporating the team view of issuers and industries in order to make timely investment recommendations
• Assess credit risk and develop an understanding of relative valuation and financial markets
• Source, analyze and present industry and other credit-relevant information and data, inclusive of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors
• Interact and communicate with various members of the investment teams, including colleagues in research, trading and portfolio management
  

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• 2 years’ experience in an investment management firm, bank training program, or related experience
• Bachelor’s degree with experience in analytical discipline such as accounting, finance, business, economics or mathematics, with work towards a graduate degree and/or CFA a plus
• Solid accounting skills, including understanding financial statements and strong financial modeling ability
• Strong Excel skills and experience using Bloomberg as well as leveraging Artificial Intelligence into workflows
• Strong interest in financial analysis and research, as well as a demonstrated ability to source information and offer new insights
• Experience with emerging markets analysis and written and/or spoken Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus
• Quick learner; able to work accurately at a rapid pace with competing priorities
• Solid writing skills and developing presentation skills
• Excels in a team environment – proactive, collaborative, collegial
• Positive attitude, takes direction well and embraces feedback
  
  

Additional Requirements

The position follows a hybrid schedule with two days work from home and three days work from office.

Loomis Sayles is committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $130,000 USD. Your starting salary will be based on your experience, skills, qualifications and local benchmarking. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award, which is based on individual and company performance. In addition to your compensation, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and financial security.

Global Benefit Statement

At Loomis Sayles, we believe benefits should empower our employees to thrive — at work and beyond. To attract and retain diverse talent worldwide, we are committed to offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that support your well-being, your family and your future. Designed with both local and global needs in mind, our benefits ensure that wherever you work, you have the support and resources to succeed.

Core Global Benefit Offerings

EEOC and Diversity Statement

Loomis Sayles is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in which talented individuals can realize their full potential and contribute to our growth and success. Please consider applying for this role even if your work history and skillset doesn’t completely match the job description. We believe creativity, tenacity and humility are as valuable as specific skills that can be practiced and perfected on the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.