Investment Analyst
1 week ago
Responsible for assessing the creditworthiness of debt securities issued by municipal and non-profit entities. Will also contribute to analyzing other asset classes such as corporate bonds, structured credit, tax credits, and alternative investments.
Position Responsibilities:
- Utilizes foundational knowledge to analyze investment grade and high yield debt issuers within various sectors.
- Develops and updates credit evaluations, including issuer profiles, industry analysis, financial statement reviews, relative value assessments, and other pertinent qualitative data.
- Monitors existing portfolio holdings and maintains the research database.
- Assists in analyzing transactions in primary and secondary markets.
- Conducts evaluations to support buy, sell, and hold recommendations to portfolio managers within a relative value framework.
- Conducts quarterly valuations of private debt and equity investments under supervision.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
- Accepting applicants from Political Science, Government, and other Liberal Arts disciplines.
- 0-2 years of experience in credit research, trading, investment banking, financial research, or related fields.
- Relevant coursework and internships will be taken into account.
- CFA/MBA/MS Finance Program or willingness to pursue is highly desirable.
- Previous experience in the asset class is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Experience with tools like Aladdin, Bloomberg, Python is advantageous.
- Strong skills in Intermediate to Advanced Excel and knowledge of public finance are beneficial.
- CFA/MBA/MS Finance Program or willingness to pursue is highly desirable.
- The ideal candidate will follow a hybrid work schedule with weekly reporting in Chicago.
The salary range for this role is competitive, ranging from $70,100 to $122,400. Candidate offers will be based on various factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 401k.
Kemper is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All candidates are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Kemper promotes a discrimination-free workplace and values diversity. Kemper is dedicated to enhancing its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or staffing agencies. Such resumes will be considered Kemper's property without any obligation to pay a fee. Kemper never asks for personal details like social security numbers or banking information through text or email. Avoid external communication applications like WireApp or Skype, as Kemper does not use them for candidate interactions.
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