Associate – Credit Research

Job Description

Great opportunity with boutique Financial Services firm Supportive and collaborative office environment Permanent Full Time Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane Role About Us FIIG Securities is an Australian based and owned pioneer in the fixed income market with over 25 years’ experience, billions under advice and 9,000 private clients. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, our team of 85 employees provide investors with access to our expertise and investment opportunities across the fixed income asset class, delivering consistent and reliable income and capital stability. We put the client at the centre of everything we do. We’re in the business of creating secure and rewarding financial futures for our clients by providing them with direct access to and ownership of fixed income and easy management of cash deposits. We have a track record of being a leading arranger of debt financing for Australian corporates. We are passionate and committed to helping Australians secure their financial future by providing access to the fixed income market. We are proud to be officially certified as a Great Place To Work, as validated by our employees. About Your Role This role works in close collaboration with the Head of Research and the Research Associate to ensure Credit coverage of all the issuers under the team’s responsibility. Credit Coverage includes the initial and ongoing credit assessment of issuers in several sectors, disseminated through the production and release of ongoing credit research. Allocations of issuers are determined on a case-by-case basis, based on the complexity of a given issuer, your existing workload and the overall balance across the team. Collaboration will be essential in ensuring the research is provided in a timely manner and to an appropriate standard. Some of your daily responsibilities will be: Produce comprehensive, company specific, credit research – including financial forecasts – on issuers in the relevant sectors. Keep abreast of corporate events and regulatory developments, and produce short-form reports as needed. Prepare all relevant collateral to enable the trading of new bonds on the FIIG platform. Support the Investment Strategy team by contributing to trade opportunities ideas (by summarising Credit Research views). Become familiar with rating agency views and methodologies. Contribute to the daily morning meeting and various publications. Attend meetings and presentations with internal and external clients. Contribute and support the preparation and production of larger thematic pieces in consultation with other research members. Other research related tasks as directed by the Head of Research. Assist and support the dissemination of FIIG Research reports directly to clients. Support Private Client Services team as required in relation to any Credit Research related matters. Attend and contribute as required to daily morning sales meetings. Skills / Systems 3-5 years’ experience in credit research (fixed income or equity). Some knowledge of all credit sectors in the Australian economy. Strong experience in at least one sector (Financial, true corporate, property, etc). Strong knowledge of fundamental credit analysis. Attention to detail, with excellent analytical, numeracy and modelling skills. Demonstrates a high level of written and verbal communication skills. Good organizational skills. Strong knowledge of accounting and understanding of how to analyse financial statements. Strong computer skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Ability to credibly present, express and exchange opinions with small and large groups. Self-motivated and willingness to be flexible in a small team. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. High standards of professionalism and integrity. Knowledge of bond documentation, including covenants, would be a plus. Degree from a leading University in Accounting, Finance/Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics or Economics. Bloomberg Terminal Experience. Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance/Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics or other relevant discipline needed. Master’s degree not required, but looked on favourably. Excellent verbal and written communication. Planning, organising and able to meet deadlines. Results/quality focused. Initiative and independence. About our Diversity and Inclusion FIIG Securities is a supportive organisation which encourages high performance whilst embracing diversity and inclusion. We understand that work is only part of your life and while our workplace can be demanding at times, we seek to balance the work demands with an element of flexibility. To Apply If you are interested in being part of a brand who cares about their clients, please apply with your resume and a short letter of application telling us why you think you are a suitable candidate for this role. If you are interested in this position and would like to know more before applying, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Research #J-18808-Ljbffr