Taxable Fixed Income Sr Research Analyst - ABS

The Senior Research Analyst, Taxable Fixed Income ABS Research role analyzes investment opportunities across various asset-backed asset classes. As a recognized subject matter expert in taxable fixed income research, this job researches, analyzes and monitors markets and trends to recommend investment decisions.  This role provides credit leadership for investment opportunities across consumer, commercial, and specialty asset classes for complex structured credit transactions. The Analyst is tasked with making independent investment recommendations while collaborating closely with portfolio management, legal, and risk teams to execute transactions that align with institutional investment objectives.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Evaluates a variety of Investment Grade and Below Investment Grade ABS investment opportunities that encompass various industry sectors and deal structures.

• Analyzes, structures, prices and manages large and/or complex transactions.

• Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis used in the underwriting process.

• Develop detailed cash flow and collateral performance models.

• Monitors a portfolio of investments, prepare and review reports (credit memos, internal ratings, watch lists, etc.) and make recommendations (buy, sell and hold) to portfolio managers.

• Enhance investment performance and maximize returns while appropriately balancing risk, analyzing economic/industry forecasts as well as investment approaches and risk scenarios to formulate recommendations for asset allocation.

• Analyzes economic, industry and company data, and develops detailed financial models to support investment decisions.

• Assists in maintaining relationships with deal sponsors, investment banks, investment funds, and other deal flow sources.

• Represents the organization at industry conferences, sponsor meetings, and market events.

• Collaborates cross-functionally with portfolio management, legal, operations, risk management, and compliance teams to ensure seamless transaction execution and ongoing portfolio management

• Maintains deep knowledge of ABS market dynamics, regulatory developments, rating agency methodologies, consumer/commercial credit trends, and emerging sectors and esoteric asset classes

• Mentors and develops junior investment professionals while contributing to the development of investment policies, underwriting standards, and analytical frameworks specific to ABS

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
8IC

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of ABS underwriting experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 7-10 years of ABS underwriting experience
• Consumer, commercial, or esoteric  experience
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools including Excel, Bloomberg, and INTEX

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:

2026-06-05

Base Pay Range: $170,000/yr - $238,000/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 is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit