Investment Research Analyst

Investment Analyst (Investment Grade Credit Research)
Coolabah Capital Investments

Miami, USA

Investment Management (Banking & Financial Services)

About the business
Coolabah Capital Investments (CCI) is a leading global fixed-income investment manager with over $12 billion of assets under management. The company utilizes leading quantitative proprietary modelling combined with proprietary credit research to deliver returns to our clients. The team includes 55 full-time staff located in Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, London, and Miami.

The role is a buy-side credit research investment analyst position in Miami (in-person) reporting to the Head of Credit Research in Melbourne, Australia and working with investment professionals in Miami, London, and Sydney. The role is a permanent, full-time position. The successful candidate will be expected to be in the office 5 days a week.

• Participation in the investment process including conducting deep dive financial analysis, detailed reviews of industry dynamics, financial statements and other listed company disclosures.
• Providing independent views on the fundamental creditworthiness of issuers and instruments to portfolio managers — whether to avoid endogenous credit risks or identifying fundamental credit opportunities.
• Production of thorough written research reports and detailed financial models concluding with investment recommendations on new and existing investments.
• Direct involvement in meetings and conference calls with the management of listed and unlisted companies; and
• Monitoring ESG developments — identifying portfolio risks and opportunities; providing support to the wider firm regarding ESG related processes and policy changes to develop, implement and continually monitor appropriate corporate governance standards.

It is expected a market-competitive contract will be agreed with the opportunity to participate in the bonus pool, including equity participation over time.

The work will be demanding and highly rewarding with the right candidate able to assume significant responsibilities and contribute directly to portfolio performance.

We are considering highly motivated candidates with approximately 3-7 years’ analyst experience within credit investment fund, ratings agency, investment banking, management consulting, fund management, and/or major accounting firms.

• The ideal candidate is looking to make a long-term commitment to its next position in the financial markets and possesses the following attributes:
• Team player;
• Excellent time-management skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills allowing the candidate to succinctly convey their views;
• Advanced financial modelling skills;
  
  Solid financial analysis skills and understanding of accounting principles;
• Strong interest in domestic and global financial markets;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team;
• High-intensity work ethic and willingness to work outside normal hours;
• Track record of high academic achievement;
  
  High levels of honesty, reliability and dependability;
• A keen interest in improving the governance, transparency, and sustainability in individual companies and investment markets more broadly;
• Industry-specific qualifications such as CFA, CA, etc. desirable;
• Full working rights in the US;
• Visas will not be sponsored at this time.

No recruiters, part-time, or contract hires.