Credit Analyst

Company:

Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Investment Solutions team at Mercer, a Marsh business. This role will be based in New York, NY and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.

As a Credit Analyst, you will report to the Head of US Credit based in New York and support the management of investment grade credit portfolios by conducting issuer-level research, credit assessments, and market analysis. Working closely with portfolio managers and other analysts, you will help shape investment strategy and contribute to portfolio construction across a global corporate bond universe.

We will count on you to:

• Perform and support fundamental credit analysis on corporate issuers across sectors and geographies
• Assess relative value and risk-return characteristics of specific bonds within the investment grade universe
• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools
• Monitor macroeconomic, industry, and geopolitical trends to inform investment decisions
• Create process efficiencies to streamline the credit research process
• Present research findings and investment ideas to portfolio managers and senior colleagues.
• Maintain and update credit models, databases, and research tools

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in credit research, preferably focused on investment grade corporate bonds
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

What makes you stand out?

• Master’s degree
• Experience with Python and Power BI
• Experience working for a recognized ratings agency

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $90,000 to $180,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.