Taxable Fixed Income Research Senior Analyst – Emerging Markets Debt

Nuveen’s Emerging Markets Fixed Income team is seeking an experienced emerging markets corporate credit research analyst to primarily cover a subset of Latin American corporate issuers (corporate, financials, and quasi sovereign entities). The successful candidate will be an experienced, energetic and contributing member of a highly successful group of professionals focused on investing in Emerging Markets Debt. The team manages the Sovereign, Quasi-Sovereign, Corporate and Local Market investments for all of Nuveen’s public fixed income portfolios. The EM corporate debt team’s platform at Nuveen applies a collaborative and team-based approach to rigorous fundamental underwriting across the capital structure and risk spectrum, from higher quality investment grade to distressed situations. The Global Sovereign and EM Debt team manages $12.5 billion in AUM, and its investment strategies include mutual funds, separately managed accounts, comingled strategies and other institutional mandates, including for Nuveen’s parent company, TIAA. Position will be ideally located in the New York, NY, office.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Evaluate and monitor the credit quality characteristics of a portfolio of Emerging Market corporate and financial issuers, including quasi sovereigns.
• Conduct independent fundamental credit research and create historical and projected financial models which capture credit trends. Exhibit intellectual curiosity to underwrite new sectors and generate relative value ideas for the various mandates.
• Work in close collaboration with portfolio managers, traders, and other research analysts to provide thorough analysis and actionable trading recommendations.
• Perform ongoing ESG analysis and monitoring for portfolio companies; engage management teams on ESG related issues.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
7IC

Required Experience

• 3+ years of experience covering emerging markets corporate credit
• Mastery of Excel and Bloomberg
• Strong critical thinking skills with deep understanding of business drivers and risks
• Proactive and predictive approach to managing investment risk
• Self-starter with the ability to work well under pressure, prioritize and multitask
• Strong communication and writing skills; ability to clearly and succinctly articulate thesis and views
• High attention to detail
• Thrives in a team-based environment

Preferred Experience

• Strongly prefer 5+ years of experience covering emerging markets corporate credit
• Experience covering Latin American region is a plus
• Experience covering issuers across the credit rating spectrum, including distressed credit, is a plus

Related Skills

Asset Valuation, Capital Markets, Collaboration, Communication, Credit Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Modeling, Fixed Income Investments, Investment Research/Analysis, Investments, Market/Industry Dynamics, Research Synthesization, Sector Expertise, Underwriting

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2025-05-26

Base Pay Range: $118,100/yr - $180,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). 

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Company Overview

Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Its affiliates offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.com

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