AddressAbout Us
FIIG Securities is an Australian based and owned pioneer in the fixed income market with over 20 years’ experience, several billion under advice and 7,000 private clients.
With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, our team of over 100 employees provide investors with access to fixed income investment opportunities supported by our expertise in delivering both quality service and excellent outcomes.
We are passionate and committed to helping Australians secure their financial future by providing direct access to bonds.
About Your Role
Reporting to the Head of Research, the Associate Director of Credit Research will be responsible for the coverage of issuers in the Australian debt markets (focusing on corporates and financials). The role will require undertaking initial credit assessments and ongoing surveillance.
The role will be focused on investment grade and cross-over companies including smaller companies on occasion. They will work closely with the broader team to ensure all companies in all are appropriately covered. The role will also prepare and publish longer-form thematic reports.
The successful applicant will work in close collaboration with the Research Associate. Jointly, they will cover the True Corporates, Property, Financials and ABS sectors. Specific responsibilities will be determined on a case-by-case basis, based on complexity and profile of a given issuer, with the Associate Director taking a more prominent lead on initiation of coverage and the Associate responsible for ongoing surveillance and monitoring.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to;
- Produce comprehensive, company specific, Credit Research – including financial forecasts – on issuers in the relevant sectors.
- Keep abreast of corporate events and regulatory developments, and produce short-form reports as needed
- Prepare all relevant collateral to enable the trading of new bonds on the FIIG platform
- Support the Investment Strategy team by contributing to trade opportunities ideas
(by summarising Credit Research views) - Become familiar with rating agency views and methodologies
- Contribute to the daily morning meeting and various publications
- Attend meetings and presentations with internal and external clients
- Contribute and support the preparation and production of larger thematic pieces in consultation with other research members
- Assist and support the dissemination of FIIG Research reports directly to clients.
- Support Private Client Services team as required in relation to any Credit Research related matters
- Attend and contribute as required to daily morning sales meetings
About You
- 6 - 9 years’ experience in Credit Research (fixed income or equity)
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance/Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics or other relevant discipline needed. Master’s degree not required, but considered favourably.
- Some knowledge of all credit sectors in the Australian economy with strong experience in at least one sector (Financial, true corporate, property, etc).
- Strong knowledge of fundamental credit analysis
- Attention to detail, with excellent analytical, numeracy and modelling skills
- Demonstrates a high level of written and verbal communication skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting and understanding of how to analyse financial statements
- Ability to credibly present, express and exchange opinions to small and large groups
- Self-motivated and willingness to be flexible in a small team
- High standards of professionalism and integrity
- Knowledge of bond documentation, including covenants considered favourably
- MS Office (excel, word, powerpoint)
- Bloomberg Terminal Experience
About our Diversity and Inclusion
FIIG Securities is a supportive organisation which encourages high performance whilst embracing diversity and inclusion. We understand that work is only part of your life and while our workplace can be demanding at times, we seek to balance the work demands with an element of flexibility.
To Apply
If you are interested in being part of a brand who cares about their clients, please apply with your resume and a short letter of application telling us why you think you are a suitable candidate for this role. You must be an Australian Citizen or appropriate visa holder.
If you are interested in this position and would like to know more before applying, or for a confidential discussion, please contact **@fiig.com.au
