Support the High Yield Credit Trader in the U.S. and European high yield and bank loan market at Artisan Partners
Requirements
- Knowledge of: credit price, yield, spread and duration characteristics and relationships, securities and credit market structure; factors influencing price trends; and securities exchanges
- Extensive knowledge of Excel
- Bloomberg knowledge preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with pre and post trade execution analysis
- Assist with inputting trade execution details
- Support High Yield trader with execution of fixed income securities within parameters as determined by the portfolio manager
- Responsibility for preparing trading reports and analysis for internal review
- Serve as liaison between trader and middle office
- Communicate on pertinent market conditions with the portfolio manager and other analysts
Other
- Recent undergraduate degree; preferably in finance, economics, mathematics or related field
- Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to work in a small, collaborative environment
- A high level of initiative and an interest in building a top-tier investment franchise
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
