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JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and
growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive
difference. NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC ,
located in Milwaukee, WI, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company with over \$240 billion in
assets under management (AUM). The Public Investment department manages
over \$120 billion of total AUM and provides fixed income expertise to
Northwestern Mutual and its affiliate corporations, including the
foundation and retirement plan. BASIC FUNCTION: The primary
responsibility of this role will be to conduct credit research in
designated sectors and recommend High Yield Bond investments for our
Bond portfolios consistent with portfolio strategy and return
objectives. Additionally, this role will also recommend investments in
Leveraged Loans for our growing CLO platform. This role will work
closely with the Head of Leveraged Finance Credit Research and the
Credit Research team, Portfolio Managers, and Traders. This role will
also collaborate with the Investment Strategy, Investment Risk &
Operations, Compliance and Law departments. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITES:
Monitor and opine on assigned industry and sector dynamics. Conduct
thorough fundamental credit analysis on investments within assigned
industries/sectors. This includes a complete assessment of quantitative
and qualitative factors, including financial statement analysis,
financial policy, management track record, and credit ratings profile.
Determine relative value of specific issuers and bonds and loans vs.
comparable issuers. Provide investment recommendations on coverage
universe based on a risk/return context, current portfolio strategy,
fundamental credit view and relative value. Adapt recommendations to
specific portfolio return objectives. Produce concise written research
and verbally articulate credit strengths and risks to portfolio managers
and traders. Develop and maintain external relationships with Wall
Street analysts and strategists, credit rating agencies and independent
research firms as well as company management. GROUP/ ORGANIZATIONAL
DYNAMIC: Promote a culture of mutual respect and high ethical standards.
Adopt NM Behaviors: Client First, Powered by Our People, Future Focus.
Exercise good judgment and independence in thought. Generate and lead
process improvements through the effective use of technology and data
science. Effectively respond in a timely manner to requests for data,
opinions, and other information. Attend and lead/participate in group
activities and engage others in relevant discussion. REQUIREMENTS: More
than 5 years of relevant work experience conducting credit analysis.
Leveraged Finance credit analysis experience preferred. Demonstrated
command of relative value in a total return mandate. Master of Science
or Master of Business\... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA
Employer/Vets/Disability \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
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special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.