Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 370 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $361 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas. We are an international business: Our 1,150 employees work from 14 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment. Position Overview: Aegon Asset Management is seeking a Senior Credit Research Analyst to join our Global Credit Research team. Based in our Chicago or Cedar Rapids office, you will be responsible for providing high quality fundamental credit research through the analysis of investment grade corporate fixed-income issuers in the industrial and consumer sectors. In addition, you are expected to effectively communicate fundamental views to portfolio managers and other investment professionals across our platform.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide value added fundamental analysis of the public income securities of 100-125 companies within the investment grade industrial and consumer sectors
  • Gather data, assess trends, forecast metrics, and provide outlooks on companies
  • Monitor industry conditions and assess how trends and themes may affect the credit quality of companies within the sector
  • Effectively communicate original, defendable, and actionable fundamental opinions that support investment decisions for clients
  • Maintain and publish value added content and reports on covered companies
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external industry experts and counterparts

 Required Qualifications:

  • 4 to 6 years of research experience within the investment or closely related industry
  • Experience in a research position
  • BA required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA
  • Preference to prior coverage in investment grade industrial and consumer sectors
  • Fluency with Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • CFA Charter

**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**

 

The base salary for this position generally ranges between $140,000 - $170,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. 

 

Compensation Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay 

  • Bonus for Eligible Employees 

 

Benefits Package:

  • Pension Plan 

  • 401k Match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Disability Insurance

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Employee Discounts

  • Career Training & Development Opportunities

 

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service

  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays)

  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars 

  • Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • College Coach Program

  • Back-Up Care Program

  • PTO for Volunteer Hours

  • Employee Matching Gifts Program

  • Employee Resource Groups

  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs

  • Employee Recognition Program

  • Referral Bonus Programs

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.

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