Analyst, Credit Research - Financials

Our investment professionals thrive in a culture that pushes them to question the status quo, overdeliver for clients, and work together to shape the future of the industry. At BlackRock, you’ll forge meaningful relationships within your team and across the firm – expanding your network as you tackle complex challenges with a collaborative approach, integrated research and risk management. In an environment that feels welcoming and inclusive, you’ll discover opportunities to hone your skills, develop new expertise, gain mentorship, and build the investment career you envision.

About this role

We are looking to add an Investment Grade credit research analyst with experience in the financial sector to be part of a dynamic investment team in Philadelphia. The research analyst will work closely with members of the global Credit Research team, portfolio managers, and risk professionals, reporting to the Global Head of Credit and Investment Research. Primary responsibilities include recommending issuers for inclusion on various approved lists, setting maturity and exposure limits, and conducting surveillance of approved issuers, all in accordance with Credit Committee guidelines. Given our strong credit focus, the role is critical to ensuring prudent risk-taking by our portfolio management team, and in communicating credit views with Cash Management clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Credit quality assessment coverage of designated new and existing financial and non-financial issuers in partnership with senior research analysts

• Real-time communication of fundamental credit views and investment recommendations to portfolio managers and other internal and external stakeholders

• Serve as subject matter expert and fundamental “thought leader”

• Leverage technology in support of the analysis process

• Participate in various investment team meetings

• Build strong working relationships across multiple groups both internally and externally

• Share in issuer climate risk assessment process

Experience and knowledge required:

• 1 to 3 years of relevant foundational experience including ratio analysis, preferably in a top-tier credit research role or through roles in financial analysis or investment banking

• Developed market investment grade knowledge and experience (with knowledge of structured credit a plus)

• Strong quantitative skills and experience in financial modeling and analysis

• Knowledge of impact of sustainability factors on credit quality

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Chartered Financial Analyst, MBA, master’s degree in finance, professional qualification in accountancy or progress toward is a plus.

Competencies required:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; detail oriented

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and in a strong team environment

• Excellent organizational skills with proficiency in management of an ample credit coverage or comparable remit in accordance with reporting deadlines

• Decisive and prepared to take prudent action in conditions of uncertainty or ambiguity

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are a minimum requirement; computer programming/coding/AI skills including Python, SQL, Tableau are a plus

• Fluency in English required.