Fixed Income Junior Analyst - Emerging Markets

Overview

Nuveen’s Global Public Fixed Income Research team is seeking a junior research analyst who will support the senior research analysts and portfolio management teams for a three-year assignment. The global sovereign and emerging markets corporate debt team applies a collaborative approach to rigorous fundamental research and credit underwriting of emerging market governments and companies across the credit rating spectrum. In addition to market coverage, the role will apply quantitative and programming skills to automate existing processes and enhance analytical tools to support the current investment process. As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to interact with issuers, investment banks, rating agencies, and other industry participants.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Work closely with senior analysts in actively conducting due diligence and ongoing surveillance of existing and prospective investments for sovereign and corporate issuers. This involves:
  • Updating financial models and economic data, vigorous monitoring of economic and political events in developed and emerging market countries, and inputting data into proprietary research systems.
  • Participating in investor presentations, management/country delegation meetings and asset class relevant conference calls, analyzing business and economic drivers and risks, building financial models, and drafting investment write-ups.
  • Assist with ESG analysis and monitoring of portfolio investments for ESG risk.

• Use quantitative and programming skills to:
  • Automate existing on-team processes and reports.
  • Quickly become acquainted with an in-house artificial intelligence assistant to build analytical and valuation tools for senior research analysts and portfolio managers.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• No Experience Required

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work

Career Level

5IC

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in investment banking, sell-side or desk credit research, buy-side fixed income research, macroeconomic policy research, financial accounting or audit, or emerging markets capital markets
• Strong quantitative, analytical and financial modeling abilities with proficiency in Python and Excel; working knowledge of Bloomberg and/or Haver preferred
• Self-starter with the ability to work well under pressure, prioritize and multitask
• Interest in emerging market and international issues
• Strong communication and writing skills and high attention to detail
• Collaborative working style, team oriented

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

2026-06-19

Base Pay

Base Pay Range: $87,300/yr - $122,000/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 compensation package may include participation in incentive programs depending on the role.

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. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with reliability, access and foresight. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we are on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools to advance our mission. We strive to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. Our values are: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. We work collaboratively across organizational boundaries to accelerate innovation and deliver meaningful results.

Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your financial well-being and overall well-being. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and competitive health, wellness and work-life offerings. To learn more, review our Benefits Summary.

Equal Opportunity

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