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Aon is looking for an Investment Manager Research Analyst:  Fixed Income and Private Credit

The Investment Manager Research Analyst will serve as the primary coverage lead on a select group of fixed income managers, and as subject matter expert in fixed income, while also supporting Aon’s proprietary fixed income and private credit funds.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for a select group of fixed income managers for Aon Investments USA.
• Be a subject matter expert on those managers and fixed income in general for internal Aon investment colleagues, Aon consultants and Aon clients.
• Provide quantitative and qualitative support to the broader global fixed Income team.
• Support the initiatives and research priorities of the fixed income manager research team, while also actively debating and challenging investment views to ensure an idea meritocracy.
• Support the fixed income portfolio manager(s) with analytical support, trading, reporting and completing client deliverables.
• Be a liaison between various internal groups related to fixed income fund activity.
• Demonstrate ability to learn new systems and become an in-house expert.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement of process efficiency.
• Demonstrate initiative and ownership in completing projects.
• Direct Private Debt experience a plus.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in quantitively based discipline or proven analytical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a financial services environment.
• Knowledge of fixed income, with the desire to learn and develop.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex ideas in simplified form.  
• A proactive approach in delivering client and portfolio solutions.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm to learn new methods and applications to drive new business opportunities.
• Interest in pursuing CFA program.
• Investment Management, Investment Strategies, Investments, Portfolio Analysis, Asset Allocation, Data Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Analysis.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.  We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com 

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances. 

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws: 

The salary range for this position intended for U.S. applicants is $85,000 to $120,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.  The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary.  The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.  Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. 

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