Credit Research Analyst

Join Barclays as a Credit Strategy Research VP, where you will contribute to the US Credit Alpha publication, highlight views across leveraged finance markets on a weekly basis and identify/research relevant topics and trends from both a macroeconomic and credit perspective. You will also be working with large data sets and evaluating data to substantiate market views or discover salient and market‑moving drivers, collaborate across teams, work closely with the fundamental Analyst team, as well as Marketing, Trading, and Syndicate.

Additionally, you will engage with clients to discuss views and trends in the market and publish research views which provide broad exposure and wide range of responsibilities.

• Extensive background in financial modeling and data assessment
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power Point
• Solid foundation in macro and micro economic research and credit market evaluation
• Experience working on the trading floor
• High Yield or Leveraged Loan market knowledge

• Prior exposure to investment banking or similar fast‑paced financial environments
• Confirmed ability to engage with senior leadership and stakeholders
• Familiarity with data platforms such as Bloomberg, Fact Set, and S&P Capital IQ
• Excellent communication skills both in verbal and written forms
• Ability to multi‑task with solid attention to detail

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job‑specific technical skills.

This role is located in New York, NY.

This role is regulated by FINRA.

Minimum Salary: $155,000

Maximum Salary: $225,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

To produce and deliver Research with differentiated market insights and actionable ideas to Barclays Clients.

• Analysis of market, sector, corporate and/or economic data to help develop investment theses for your coverage universe to produce best in class Research.
• Research may range from individual company or sector notes, through to long dated thematic reports.
• Presentation of Research views to Barclays Clients; this can be through direct, face to face and virtual interactions, Research hosted events and written communications.
• Engagement with Markets, Client Strategy and other stakeholders, to raise awareness of your Research both to Clients and internally. Prioritise interaction with the most relevant and valuable Clients for your Research.
• Provision of insights and Research views to internal Clients to help them navigate financial markets and risks.
• Collaboration with the Supervisory Analyst, Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure Research is produced and delivered to Clients and internal stakeholders in a compliant manner.
• To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and elevate breaches of policies/procedures.
• If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
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