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About the Role

Arch Investment Management is seeking a Head of Credit Research to lead its Corporate Credit research function. This senior role is responsible for setting the research agenda, leading a high-performing analyst team, and delivering differentiated insights that drive portfolio construction and investment decisions. The individual will maintain direct coverage across a meaningful portion of the investment grade universe while advancing the research platform through close collaboration with quantitative and technology teams.

Responsibilities

Establish and implement tactical and operational plans for the Investment Grade Corporate Credit research function, including coverage priorities, resource allocation, research standards, and short- to mid-term priorities including expansion into High Yield credit.
Set the research agenda across sectors, industries, and capital structures, ensuring issuer-level work translates into actionable relative value views informing portfolio construction decisions, and risk positioning to produce alpha.
Communicate research priorities, market developments, portfolio implications, and matters of strategic importance to senior leadership with clarity, commercial judgment, and a strong link to investment outcomes.
Maintain direct issuer coverage across the investment grade universe, producing high-conviction research with a strong focus on relative value across sectors, industries, and capital structures.
Mentor and develop a team of credit analysts, fostering a culture of intellectual rigor, accountability, and continuous improvement aligned with portfolio outcomes.
Lead the integration of quantitative models, systematic signals, and data-driven tools—including AI and advanced analytics—into the fundamental credit research process in partnership with dedicated quant teams to produce alpha.
Operate as an integrated senior partner across investment teams, including Alternatives and Securitized Credit, contributing to cross-platform credit views and capital allocation discussions across the broader credit spectrum.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in fixed income credit research, with deep expertise in investment grade corporate credit and demonstrated proficiency across multiple sectors and related credit disciplines including High Yield.
Proven experience leading and developing credit research teams including senior analysts, with track record of talent development and improving team effectiveness, and elevating investment judgement.
Demonstrated ability to establish operating plans, research frameworks, coverage models, and quality standards that support portfolio outcomes and business unit objectives.
Experience engaging with quantitative teams and incorporating factor-based and data-driven approaches into fundamental research; openness to emerging tools including AI.
Strong ability to influence senior leadership and investment stakeholders through clear written and verbal communication, sound judgment, and actionable recommendations on matters of strategic importance.

Skills

Investment Grade Corporate Credit
High Yield Credit
Quantitative Models
Systematic Signals
Data-Driven Tools
AI
Advanced Analytics
Fundamental Credit Research
Fixed Income Credit Research
Relative Value
Portfolio Construction
Risk Positioning
Alpha Generation
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Sound Judgment
Accountability
Risk Management

Experience Level

15+ years of experience in fixed income credit research

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative subject (i.e., finance, economics, etc.)
CFA charter highly preferred
MBA highly preferred

Salary/Compensations

$350,000/year

Benefits

Multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Competitive 401k with generous matching
PTO beginning at 20 days per year
Up to 12 paid company holidays per year
2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
Student Loan Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Backup Child and Elder Care

About the Company

Arch Capital Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based company which provides insurance, reinsurance, and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis.
Arch Investment Management Ltd. (“AIM”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arch Capital Group Ltd.
Arch has approximately $26 billion of capital and investable assets of $48 billion.
AIM is responsible for managing the portfolios of Arch Capital and its subsidiaries.
We seek talent that thinks innovatively, values collaboration, and demonstrates sound judgment and accountability in managing risk on behalf of the firm.