Analyst/Associate - Special Opportunities

Oliver James; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James in New York seeks Analysts/Associates for Special Opportunities Credit, starting January 2027. The role focuses on modeling, due diligence, memo drafting, and portfolio support within a leading global alternative investment firm.

Graduates 2023 or later with experience in restructuring, leveraged finance, or M&A at top-tier banks or elite boutiques are encouraged to apply; strong credit and complex situation interest is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduated in 2023 or later.
• Experience in Restructuring, Leveraged Finance or M&A at a top-tier bank or elite boutique.
• Strong modeling skills and genuine interest in credit and complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial modeling including downside, recovery and returns analysis.
• Conduct due diligence on new opportunities.
• Draft IC memos and present findings to senior team members.
• Support structuring, terms and documentation.
• Monitor the portfolio, including amendments and refinancings.

Skills

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Credit analysis

Education

Graduation 2023 or later

Job description

Analyst / Associate - Special Opportunities Credit

New York

Start: January 2027

A leading global alternative investment firm is expanding the credit team behind its special opportunities strategy, hiring Analyst/Associates for Special Opportunities Fund.

THE STRATEGY

• Flexible capital solutions for sponsor-backed and founder-owned companies
• Rescue, event-driven and stressed financings
• Asset-backed and liquidity solutions across North America

THE ROLE

• Financial modeling: downside, recovery and returns analysis
• Due diligence on new opportunities
• Drafting IC memos and presenting to senior team members
• Supporting structuring, terms and documentation
• Monitoring the portfolio, including amendments and refinancings

THE PROFILE

• Graduated in 2023 or later
• Restructuring, Leveraged Finance or M&A experience at a top-tier bank or elite boutique
• Strong modeling skills and a genuine interest in credit and complex situations