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Credit RESEARCH ANALYST

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

R.M. Davis is a leading provider of wealth management and investment advisory services to
clients in more than forty states and five countries. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional
service to over 2,300 clients. The firm has approximately $6 billion in assets under
management, and 60 employees across two New England offices (Portland, ME and
Portsmouth, NH).


POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Credit Research Analyst will perform fundamental credit analysis within the income side
of portfolios, develop and effectively communicate investment recommendations and monitor
existing fixed income holdings. We are seeking a Credit Research Analyst who is passionate
about markets, research, and investing in income producing assets.

REQUIREMENTS:


  • 5+ years of institutional fixed income or commercial banking credit experience.

  • A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or progress towards this designation is

strongly preferred. Formal bank credit training and an MBA is also strongly preferred.

  • Prior experience that includes a wide variety of income-producing products and securities,
not limited to high-grade corporate/government issuances.

  • Strong background in financial statement analysis and in evaluating corporate
creditworthiness.

  • Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to present investment

recommendations and ideas to members of the investment team. Ability to communicate
complex and nuanced proposals and ideas in a succinct and effective manner that is well-
tailored to the audience.


  • A high degree of intellectual curiosity is required in order to generate new income-oriented

investment ideas and evaluate ongoing risks and opportunities. Ability to understand and
synthesize large volumes of complex information succinctly and expeditiously to arrive at a
supportable conclusion.

  • Highly developed technological skills. The ability to work with a wide array of database and
modeling programs (Bloomberg, MS Excel, FactSet) and other software that is common in
our industry.

  • Projects a professional image and earns the confidence of others, including clients and
portfolio managers. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills are required.

  • Must be able to maintain a mature, collaborative, and problem-solving demeanor in the

workplace. Must be comfortable having ideas and thesis challenged and demonstrate
professional maturity and open-mindedness in the context of professional debates.


  • Ability to manage a multitude of disparate tasks and responsibilities. Must be willing and

able to do whatever is needed to enhance the work quality and success of the Company
and the Research and Trading departments.


ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Recommends the purchase and sale of traditional fixed income, as well as other income
producing securities to Research and Trading personnel, as well as Portfolio Managers.

  • The Credit Research Analyst will be relied upon to become the subject matter expert and
key thought leader for income producing investments, including issuer credit worthiness
and identifying market opportunities and specific investment opportunities, while
assessing issuer risk through relative value and fundamental credit analyses.

  • Responsible for analyzing market conditions and keeping Portfolio Managers and other
associates apprised of key market developments that may impact fixed income portfolio
decision-making or account maintenance.

  • Supports the work of Research and Trading in areas of the economy, markets, rates,
investment strategy and performance, industry, and company and issuer analysis.
Maintains a wide breadth of information and insight into macroeconomic factors affecting
fixed income and equity portfolios.

  • Responds promptly to Portfolio Manager and other associate’s requests for assistance
and research. Monitors risk in the bond portfolio and weekly bond holdings that may be
sale candidates and discusses bond investments with clients either independently or in
conjunction with the manager of the account.

  • Creates and maintains monthly and quarterly reports to the CIO, Management
Committee, and the Portfolio Management Team on the fixed income market conditions,
opportunities, and challenges, as well as review of material impacts or risks to the firm’s
fixed income portfolio.

  • At the CIO’s request, involvement in investment industry trade groups and/or “think
tanks” relevant to the officer’s role.


BENEFITS:

  • Competitive compensation and annual bonus opportunity
  • 401k plan with employer contributions
  • 100% company-paid employee health insurance
  • Generous paid time off, including parental leave
  • Education reimbursement
  • Company paid, covered parking
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Hybrid work opportunities
  • Professional downtown office setting
  • Collaborative work culture

R.M. Davis is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
veteran status, or disability status.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for credit analysis and a proven track
record of success, we encourage you to apply for the position of Credit Research Analyst at our
firm. Please submit a cover letter, resume and additional relevant information to Denise
Vigneault, Managing Director – Human Resources, at dvigneault@rmdavis.com.


FLSA Status: Exempt
This position may be at the Assistant Vice President or Vice President level.
The final level associated with this position will be determined upon consideration of prior work
experience and other qualifications.




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