Columbia Threadneedle Investments, the global asset management subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is seeking a High Yield Fixed Income Research Analyst. The ideal candidate will bring strong data and analytical skills and a desire to work in one of the largest financial markets in the world. The role directly impacts our portfolios and will influence investment decisions on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

* Perform in-depth industry analysis and research, managing independent research projects as required.

* Perform relative value analysis for a variety of security types.

* Analyze and integrate industry trends into actionable recommendations, gathering relevant data as appropriate.

* Incorporate macroeconomic analysis into research recommendations.

* Perform financial modeling of security, company and industry information and assumptions.

* Interact with management from firms within the sector, attending company meetings and conferences as needed.

* Contribute to team strategy discussions, including daily market meetings.

* Passionate about the investment management industry with a strong work ethic, integrity and dedication to being a part of a successful team.

Required Qualifications

* 5+ years of work experience in high yield research.

* BA/BS degree.

Preferred Qualifications

* 5-10+ years of experience in high yield research for large Institutional Asset Management firm.

* Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) completed or in progress.

* Communication and relationship building skills to appropriately influence and share ideas with Portfolio Managers and Analyst colleagues.

* Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to perform company, industry and economic analysis, including proficiency with software tools such as Excel and database management.

* Relationship skills to work optimally across the Columbia Threadneedle Investments organization and to interact with company management teams, as required.

About Our Company
We're a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $200,000 /year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Job Family Group

Investment Management

Line of Business

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