Bloomberg Intelligence - Credit Strategy Research Associate
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- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Details
Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) delivers independent, data-driven research and interactive datasets integrated into the Bloomberg Terminal. BI provides company, credit, industry, and strategy research across global markets, combining analyst expertise with interactive data, proprietary models, emerging technologies, and AI.
The Credit Strategy Research Associate will support Senior Strategists in the Americas region by sourcing, overseeing, and generating data and insights using fundamental and quantitative approaches. The role focuses on corporate credit markets, including investment-grade, high-yield, and leveraged loans.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to daily research activities, including data aggregation and analysis, modeling, written research, and idea generation.
- Manage significant data analysis and modeling responsibilities.
- Synthesize results, draw conclusions, and develop concise narratives that communicate insights from the data.
- Conceptualize, construct, and maintain research dashboards.
- Identify, support, and maintain critical data and functionality on the Bloomberg Terminal.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external constituencies.
- Interact regularly with clients through online messaging systems, telephone calls, and client visits.
- Participate in department-wide special projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, preferably with a concentration in a quantitative field.
- Legal authorization to work full-time in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- At least 2 years of financial market research experience.
- Keen interest in learning about credit markets.
- Ability to model and manage large datasets.
- Advanced coding skills, including strong Python experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with attention to detail and high standards for data quality.
- Ability and willingness to integrate new technologies, including generative AI, into increasingly sophisticated research products and data-driven analysis.
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated collaboration, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with the Bloomberg Terminal.
- Data visualization skills using Power BI, Tableau, or QSEN.
- CFA designation, MBA degree, and/or graduate-level educational experience.
Benefits
Benefits may include merit increases, incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability benefits, 401(k) matching, life insurance, and wellness programs.