US Credit Strategist - Director

Deutsche Bank Research is responsible for economic and financial analysis within Deutsche Bank Group and covers asset allocation and all major industry sectors. We analyze relevant trends for the bank in financial markets, the economy and society, highlighting risks and opportunities and acting as a consultant for the bank, its clients and stakeholders. Deutsche Bank Research delivers high-quality, independent analysis and actively promotes public debate on economic, fiscal, labor market and social policy issues.

About the role

The individual will sit with the Credit Strategy team in New York and focus on macro analysis, ongoing authoring and production of research to promote investment views on global corporate bond markets, as well as marketing those views to internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and market actionable themes and trades across the entire US credit universe, from CDX/derivative to US investment-grade to US speculative-grade credit markets.
• Provide clients (including asset managers and corporates) with insights into US credit markets based on both macro (top-down) and micro (bottom-up) analysis. Modelling and written reports will be complemented with client meetings.
• Support the credit business—both primary and secondary—through idea generation and data analysis.
• Contribute to team publications that cross asset classes and topics.
• Market research views to internal and external clients.

Requirements

• An established credit strategist with experience in analyzing the corporate bond market. Expertise in CDX/Derivative markets is highly preferred.
• A track record of producing US credit research from a fundamental, technical, and macro perspective. Expertise in building out credit index fundamentals is highly preferred.
• Ability to generate ideas and convert them into commercial research for clients is crucial.
• Strong presentational and interpersonal skills, as the position is client-facing.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.

Qualifications

• MBA or Masters in Finance/Economics and/or CFA certification preferred but not required.

Skills

• Attention to detail and passion for producing professional-looking publications that deliver insights and shape conversations in the industry.

Benefits

• A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration.
• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office/work-from-home flexibility, generous vacation, personal, and volunteer days.
• Employee Resource Groups that support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement.
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family-building benefits.
• Educational resources, matching gift, and volunteer programs.

Pay

The salary range for this position in New York City is $190,000 to $300,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location, and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

Schedule

It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York, NY office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working model.