Global Fixed Income: Telecom and Media Credit Analyst

Position: Global Fixed Income: Telecom and Media Credit Analyst

Department: Global Fixed Income

Location: New York, NY

Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000

Founded in 1938, MacKay Shields has grown steadily over the years through rapidly changing market environments. Becoming a registered investment advisor in 1969, we have expanded our services over time and are now proud to offer products across US and international markets.

In 1984 MacKay Shields became a wholly owned, fully autonomous subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, a premier financial services provider and one of the country's most highly rated insurance companies. To capitalize on its broad range of investment management and retirement plan services, New York Life formed New York Life Investments in 1999. MacKay Shields continues to operate independently regarding both investments and compensation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the investment process by: 1) providing fundamental research and analysis on individual corporate bond issuers to assess current and expected credit risk profile, and 2) recommending investment ideas within an absolute and relative value framework. Key activities include financial modeling, report writing, and presenting to the credit committee.
• Coverage will be sector-focused with a concentration in Telecom and Media, and the analyst will be expected to understand and actively incorporate industries and sector trends to forecast business, industry, and economic conditions for use in making investment decisions.
• As part of active analysis, financial and non-financial factors should be considered. The team actively incorporates ESG factors in its investment process.
• Proactively communicate ideas to the investment team, including the head of research and portfolio managers.
• Support the team through close interaction with portfolio managers in daily trading activity, as well as with special projects and reports.
• Act as a resource for peers, provide candid feedback, and promote constructive debate.
  
  

Requirements

• A proven track record of alpha-generating credit analysis with ten plus years of experience.
• Strong analytical and valuation skills rooted in financial statement-based fundamental analysis.
• Bachelor’s Degree required with an MBA and/or CFA preferred.
• Ability to synthesize data and present results using exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• High proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Enjoys and promotes a collaborative work environment.
  
  

MacKay Shields LLC offers an excellent salary and benefits package.

MacKay Shields LLC is committed to creating a diverse employment environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected pursuant to federal, state or local law.