VP Emerging Markets (EM) Corporate Research Analyst

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Get to Know the Opportunity

The analyst will perform fundamental corporate credit analysis across various Emerging Markets (EM) sectors within the global EM investment debt universe. The role requires delivering timely, high-quality credit research and generating investment ideas based on thematic trends, relative value opportunities, and evolving credit dynamics among EM issuers.

The analyst will be responsible for monitoring the credit quality of holdings across insurance portfolios, pension funds, and EM specific & multisector mutual funds. Emerging Markets debt is integrated across all Fixed Income portfolios at Voya Investment Management, including the Voya Insurance portfolio and dedicated EM bond funds.

The role will focus on Latam issuers. The role will be based in our Atlanta office.

The Contributions You Will Make

• Perform fundamental credit analysis and relative value assessments across Emerging Markets corporate issuers and sectors.
• Publish research notes and company tear sheets for internal and external clients.
• Provide issuer-level investment recommendations and sector outlooks within the EM corporate credit universe.
• Maintain and monitor a credit watch list of potential issuers upgrades/downgrades.
• Integrate sovereign and country risk considerations into issuer and sector analysis.
• Identify investment opportunities based on market dislocations, portfolio themes, and relative value analysis.
• Interact with portfolio managers to implement credit strategies in accordance with investment thematics.
• Monitor market developments, macroeconomic trends, and sector-specific risks impacting EM credit markets.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and/or CFA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in Corporate Credit Analysis, preferably within Emerging Markets Corporates or High Yield credit, at a recognized buy-side, sell-side institution or rating agency. Specific coverage is to be determined.
• Strong credit/financial analysis skills and flair for EM credit markets’ drivers and dynamic.
• Latin American corporate coverage is a plus.
• Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate investment recommendations
• Collaborative team player who thrives in an integrated, team-oriented investment environment.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic market environment.
• Strong computer and data management skills

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Compensation Pay Disclosure:

Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.

The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.

Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

$160,000 to $200,000 USD

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Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

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Critical Skills

At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:

• Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
• Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
• Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
• Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
• Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If 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 reference resources for applicants with disabilities.

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