JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC , located in Milwaukee, WI, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company with over \$240 billion in assets under management (AUM). The Public Investment department manages over \$120 billion of total AUM and provides fixed income expertise to Northwestern Mutual and its affiliate corporations, including the foundation and retirement plan. BASIC FUNCTION: The primary responsibility of this role will be to conduct credit research in designated sectors and recommend High Yield Bond investments for our Bond portfolios consistent with portfolio strategy and return objectives. Additionally, this role will also recommend investments in Leveraged Loans for our growing CLO platform. This role will work closely with the Head of Leveraged Finance Credit Research and the Credit Research team, Portfolio Managers, and Traders. This role will also collaborate with the Investment Strategy, Investment Risk & Operations, Compliance and Law departments. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITES: Monitor and opine on assigned industry and sector dynamics. Conduct thorough fundamental credit analysis on investments within assigned industries/sectors. This includes a complete assessment of quantitative and qualitative factors, including financial statement analysis, financial policy, management track record, and credit ratings profile. Determine relative value of specific issuers and bonds and loans vs. comparable issuers. Provide investment recommendations on coverage universe based on a risk/return context, current portfolio strategy, fundamental credit view and relative value. Adapt recommendations to specific portfolio return objectives. Produce concise written research and verbally articulate credit strengths and risks to portfolio managers and traders. Develop and maintain external relationships with Wall Street analysts and strategists, credit rating agencies and independent research firms as well as company management. GROUP/ ORGANIZATIONAL DYNAMIC: Promote a culture of mutual respect and high ethical standards. Adopt NM Behaviors: Client First, Powered by Our People, Future Focus. Exercise good judgment and independence in thought. Generate and lead process improvements through the effective use of technology and data science. Effectively respond in a timely manner to requests for data, opinions, and other information. Attend and lead/participate in group activities and engage others in relevant discussion. REQUIREMENTS: More than 5 years of relevant work experience conducting credit analysis. Leveraged Finance credit analysis experience preferred. Demonstrated command of relative value in a total return mandate. Master of Science or Master of Business... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/ABACD9A7C41C48D1 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.