Investment Analyst - Fixed Income Trade Finance

Federated Hermes • Pittsburgh, PA • 4h ago

Federated Hermes Career Opportunity #9463

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Federated Hermes has a new opportunity for an Investment Analyst to join a fast growing private credit product team at our Pittsburgh headquarters which manages globally diversified portfolios of project and trade finance assets mostly domiciled in emerging and frontier markets. This is a unique opportunity to leverage commercial lending, and/or financial statement and modeling experience into work with alternative fixed income products. As an Investment Analyst, you will conduct in-depth research and analysis on project transactions to support the firm's investment decision-making process. An ideal candidate will be passionate about finding the answers, and confident in making recommendations.

Since 1955, millions of investors in the United States and around the globe have relied on Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) for world-class investment solutions. Federated Hermes has grown to become one of the nation's largest investment managers with $871.2 billion in assets under management. Federated Hermes is a global leader in active responsible investing with one of the largest engagement and stewardship teams in the world representing over $2.1 trillion in assets under advisement.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Engineering or business-related field required; MBA or CPA preferred.

Minimum 2 years of financial statement analysis, modeling, or credit analysis (sovereign and corporate) experience required; accounting experience helpful; experience in trade finance loans preferred. Other private credit, project/infrastructure analysis, engineering, or emerging market corporate risk management experience helpful.

Demonstrated knowledge of financial statement, covenant structure, risk analysis and relative value techniques required.

Comprehensive understanding of macro-economic and political factors required.

Excellent research knowledge, financial analysis experience, and the ability to make recommendations are required.

Ability to operate as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues across the Fixed Income Department.

Computer proficiency especially in Microsoft office suite required; knowledge of Wall Street Office or Bloomberg preferred.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Initiate, perform and maintain high-level, in-depth research and analysis of private credit/alternative fixed income transactions in order to provide quality recommendations for security selection within the portfolios. The investment analysis will include financial statement analysis, evaluation of covenant structures, financial modeling, comparable company analysis as well as assessment of industry, transaction structure, and political and macroeconomic trends.

Use analysis to formulate investment ideas and clearly articulate it to the portfolio managers for inclusion in the portfolio. This includes adding value by generating risk adjusted recommendations to either buy, sell, or hold any given security.

Diligently seek research and remain apprised of country, political, company, and industry trends. Sources include, but are not limited to, industry publications, public documents, annual reports, trade journals, interviews with management teams, working with sell-side research analysts and reviewing financial statements and earnings transcripts.

Build and maintain financial models and spreadsheets.

Gather country, sector, and company data to be used in determining a credit and sector recommendation.

Proactively develop and maintain working rapport with external company/agency personnel.

Participate in investment meetings within the International Fixed Income group.

Diligently monitor news sources from around the world with particular attention to the designated region.

Pittsburgh is one of the nation's most livable cities with a strong economy; lower cost of living than cities of similar size; entrepreneurial spirit; sense of community; superior academics and top research universities; and, vibrant arts, food, cultural and professional sports scenes. Federated Hermes is a company that fosters a collaborative culture and recognizes the value of individual contributions.

For consideration, please visit our company website and reference job #9463

For additional information, please visit FederatedHermes.com

Federated Hermes, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment.

Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted.

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

EOE -- Including Disability / Vets

Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes. As part of the firm's equal employment opportunity statement, Federated Hermes will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, females, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

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