Company Overview:
Chevy Chase Trust is a privately owned investment think tank offering independent and highly personalized financial advice and planning for individuals, families, and institutions. Located just outside of Washington D.C., the firm specializes in unique thematic investment research and asset management. Chevy Chase Trust offers clients direct access to decision-makers and is built to put clients and client success over everything else. From thematic investment management to estate and financial planning, we show our commitment to inventive thinking and client service.
Our global, macroeconomic outlook means we do much more than observe and follow trends. Instead, we seek out ideas. It takes more than one kind of person to contribute to this culture. It takes all kinds of people thinking in unconventional ways—with a singular focus.
Job Purpose/Summary
- We are seeking a Fixed Income Associate to support investment research and credit underwriting across municipal and corporate bond issuers. This role will focus on fundamental credit analysis, relative value assessment, and ongoing surveillance with the goal of generating actionable investment insights for the fixed income team.
Summary of Competitive Benefits & Perks:
Health/Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Bonus/Target Incentive
Tuition Reimbursement
Complimentary usage of modern in-house fitness center
On-premise full-service dining center discounts
Discounts via the company’s EAP
Monthly Employee Recognition Programs
Referral bonus
Pre-tax transportation options
Plus more!
Company Core Values:
Excellence: Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and achieving the highest possible standards for performance.
Results: Consistently going above and beyond to deliver exceptional results and value for the team and the organization.
Ethics/Integrity: Demonstrates a commitment to integrity, peer respect, and fairness. Continuously demonstrates a strong work ethic by exhibiting an indisputable drive to get the job done.
Teamwork: Demonstrates a commitment to collaboration, mutual respect, and shared responsibility in achieving common goals.
Essential Job Functions of the Fixed Income Associate:
Conduct in-depth fundamental credit analysis on municipal and corporate bond issuers across sectors
Maintain comprehensive understanding of fixed income markets, including macroeconomics and fundamental and technical factors
Evaluate relative value across the curve, capital structure, and peer group to generate actionable trade ideas for portfolio managers and traders
Build and maintain financial models and credit opinions in support of investment recommendations
Publish clear, concise investment recommendations on new issues and secondary market opportunities in addition to existing holdings
Support traders and portfolio managers in trade execution and allocations
Contribute to client meetings and fixed income commentary by articulating market insights with clarity and professionalism
Required Skills and Abilities of the Fixed Income Associate:
- Prior experience as a credit analyst, preferably within the municipal market
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including experience with modeling and financial statement analysis
- Ability to synthesize complex information into concise written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Knowledge of excel, Bloomberg, FactSet, and Charles River
Required Education / Experience/ Additional Job Qualifications of the Fixed Income Associate:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics
3-8 years of experience in fixed income credit research or similar role on the buy-side or sell-side
CFA candidate, CFA charter holder, and/or MBA preferred.
This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for performance of the position responsibilities. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements nor meant to exclude other duties as assigned.
The actual base pay offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Base pay is one component of Chevy Chase Trust's total compensation package, which also includes access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, bonus plans and more.
Chevy Chase Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We foster an environment that recognizes employees’ unique skillsets and ensure that all employees have an equal opportunity to grow and advance.
If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact corporate.resumes@bfsaul.com or 301-986-6000.
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