A Senior Credit Analyst to join SSGA’s Fixed Income team with experience in credit, high yield and/ or leveraged loan credit research. SSGA’s Fixed Income team manages over $38B in capital across multiple high yield and broadly syndicated loan credit portfolios.

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

As Senior Credit Analyst you will:

• Monitor credits across several industries making buy/sell recommendations based on fundamental credit research on bond and loan issuers
• Analyze new investment opportunities, write investment opinions, and build financial models within a collaborative environment
• Publish ad hoc reports based on current market events
• Collaborate with portfolio managers on portfolio construction
• Monitor credit risk, identify deteriorating credits and avoid downgrades and credit losses with the potential to represent the funds in work-outs and restructurings

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with internal risk team
• Analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; MBA and/or CFA preferred
• 5-10 years of relevant experience
• Previous buy-side leveraged loan or high yield experience
• Substantial Financial Services industry sector knowledge
• Strong financial modeling skills
• Python experience preferred
• Strong MS Excel skills

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Salary Range:

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

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