High Yield Corporate Credit Analyst (Remote)

This position is with AmFam Investments...<br><br>We're looking for a sharp, dynamic credit analyst who thrives in fast-moving markets and pivots quickly between sectors and opportunities. You'll work directly with Portfolio Management and the Senior Analyst to produce relevant trade ideas, respond quickly to market volatility, and cover multiple High Yield sectors with depth and agility.<br><br>You will report to the Senior Manager, Corporate Credit Portfolio.<br><br><strong>Position Compensation Range<br><br></strong>$113,000.00 - $194,000.00<br><br><strong>Pay Rate Type<br><br></strong>Salary<br><br><em>Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. </em><em>Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.<br><br></em><strong>What You'll Do<br><br></strong><ul><li>Build out coverage and assume responsibilities for multiple High Yield corporate credit sectors with the ability to shift focus based on market opportunity and volatility.</li><li>Over time, produce applicable trade recommendations and relative value analysis for Portfolio Management</li><li>Conduct fundamental credit analysis including financial modeling, covenant review, capital structure assessment, and event-driven catalyst identification</li><li>Monitor portfolio holdings and watchlists, flagging risks and opportunities as they emerge</li><li>Stay ahead of market-moving developments across sectors—earnings, refinancings, M&A, rating actions, technicals</li><li>Leverage analytical tools to enhance workflow efficiency, synthesis, and speed of analysis</li><li>Collaborate with Portfolio Management in a remote, high-trust environment where your insights shape real-time decision-making<br><br></li></ul><strong>What We're Looking For<br><br></strong><ul><li>2+ years of experience in High Yield corporate credit analysis</li><li>Multi-sector coverage experience: Analyst background with the ability to move fluidly across subsectors.</li><li>Experience generating trade ideas quickly and combine information under pressure</li><li>Technical skills: Excel, Bloomberg, and comfort using AI tools to accelerate research and workflows</li><li>Self-starter mentality: You excel with autonomy and deliver high-quality work</li><li>Collaborative mindset: You work well in a small, remote team where communication skills are necessary<br><br></li></ul><strong>Why Join<br><br></strong><ul><li>Direct impact: Your work translates immediately into portfolio decisions</li><li>Lean structure: Small team means more responsibility, faster learning, and real ownership of your coverage</li><li>Development: You will collaborate daily with seasoned team members invested in helping build your skillset</li><li>Market-driven work: You'll be engaged with live markets daily</li><li>Remote flexibility: Remote setup while staying connected to the team and markets</li><li>Modern tools: We embrace AI and technology to stay ahead<br><br></li></ul><strong>Travel Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Up to 10%.<br><br></li></ul>Additional Information<br><br><ul><li>To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week.  This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth.  At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability. </li><li>Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks</li><li>Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions</li><li>Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting<br><br></li></ul>Additional Job Information<br><br>Total compensation includes base salary and variable compensation and will be commensurate with experience.<br><br>In this primarily home-based role, you will spend 80% of your time (4+ days per week) working from home. On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, trainings, and culture events.<br><br><ul><li>Your offer will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks and is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.<br><br></li></ul>We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.<br><br>We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.<br><br>American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation.<br><br>

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