Description We are looking for an Investment Analyst to join a dynamic financial services firm in Greater Twin Cities area. This role focuses on supporting public fixed income portfolios, with an emphasis on investment-grade and high-yield credit strategies. As part of a collaborative research team, you will play a key role in delivering insightful analyses and actionable recommendations to support institutional portfolio mandates. Responsibilities: • Conduct detailed evaluations of portfolio holdings to ensure alignment with current investment risks and fundamental outlooks, including updating internal credit ratings and company assessments. • Track developments in primary and secondary corporate bond markets to identify investment opportunities, perform pricing analyses, and provide trade recommendations. • Perform sector-level research to uncover emerging trends and inflection points, forming forward-looking perspectives on valuation and risk. • Drive innovation initiatives aimed at improving research processes through technology integration and data-driven methodologies. • Collaborate across sectors to contribute to internal presentations, research publications, and investment committee discussions. • Analyze market benchmarks and index compositions to maintain a competitive edge in portfolio strategies. • Provide timely earnings reviews and updates to internal teams to refine credit assessments. • Develop relative value analyses to aid in decision-making for portfolio investments. Requirements • At least 5 years of experience in investment research, preferably within institutional fixed income strategies, with exposure to high-yield credit. • Strong communication skills to effectively present and defend objective investment recommendations. • Advanced proficiency in financial analysis, including a solid grasp of accounting and valuation principles. • Comprehensive knowledge of capital markets and portfolio risk management concepts. • Familiarity with research tools such as Bloomberg, FactSet, and Excel. • Educational background in finance, economics, statistics, or mathematics. • Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and a collaborative approach to teamwork. • Ability to identify relative value opportunities and make data-driven investment decisions. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .