Associate, Credit Research – Fixed Income

The TCW Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The TCW Group, Inc. seeks an Associate Credit Analyst to join our Credit Research team in Los Angeles. You will work with experienced analysts to monitor investments, build financial models, and generate actionable credit recommendations for leveraged loans and bonds.

This two-year program provides broad exposure across sectors, with outstanding performers considered for a full-time offer. The role requires working from our LA office five days a week and delivering rigorous analysis on a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in buy-side/sell-side research, investment banking, leveraged finance, credit, private credit, private equity, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/college with strong academic performance and relevant coursework.
• Strong finance, math, and Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Analysts in the investment analysis of leveraged loans and bonds.
• Build and maintain financial models and databases to monitor and analyze existing and prospective investments.
• Monitor and synthesize news flow: company announcements, regulatory filings, sell-side research, ratings reports, etc., with a focus on leveraged loan market positions.
• Communicate with external analysts and portfolio company management.
• Partner with the trading team to share portfolio updates and investment theses for new issues.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly reports, credit summaries, and other internal research.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Excel

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Financial modeling

Job description

The TCW Group, Inc. seeks an Associate Credit Analyst to join our Credit Research team in Los Angeles. You will work with experienced analysts to monitor investments, build financial models, and generate actionable credit recommendations for leveraged loans and bonds.

This two-year program provides broad exposure across sectors, with outstanding performers considered for a full-time offer. The role requires working from our LA office five days a week and delivering rigorous analysis on a