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 is a leading global fixed-income investor managing over USD $14 billion for institutional and retail clients. The Firm focuses on generating alpha from security-specific positions through highly quantitative proprietary models combined with comprehensive credit research. The team includes total of 61 employees located in London, Miami, Nassau, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland with 14-person portfolio management team and 22 investment analysts.

About the role

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, Nassau, and Sydney. The role is a permanent, full-time position, and the successful candidate will be expected to be in the office 5 days a week. No recruiters, part-time, or contract hires.

Key responsibilities:

• 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 (corporates and government entities) and instruments to portfolio managers;
• 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;
• Monitoring ESG developments – identifying portfolio risks and opportunities. Provide support to the wider firm regarding ESG related processes and policy changes to develop, implement and continually monitor appropriate corporate governance standards; and
• Other responsibilities to further the growth of the company and brand.

Benefits and perks

• 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.

Skills and experience

We are considering highly motivated candidates with approximately 3-5 years’ analyst experience within credit asset management, investment banking, management consulting, fund management, insurance asset management, and/or family office investment management.

• The ideal candidate is looking to make a long-term commitment to their 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/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