Credit Analyst

Point72; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Point72 in Miami Beach is seeking a Credit Analyst to focus on fundamental credit research for investment ideas across the US liquid converts universe. This role requires 2+ years of experience and outstanding skills in financial modeling.

The ideal candidate will analyze capital structures and develop thematic trade ideas while monitoring market developments. A strong commitment to ethical standards and collaboration within a team is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in credit research on the buy-side or sell-side.
• Outstanding skills in conducting fundamental credit research.
• High familiarity with bonds and credit default swaps.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental bottom-up credit research to identify investment opportunities.
• Analyze businesses and capital structures across credit markets.
• Monitor existing positions and develop thematic trade ideas.

Skills

Fundamental credit research

Financial modeling

Relative value analysis

Knowledge of credit securities

Comfort dealing with uncertainty

Job description

Summary

The Credit Analyst will report to a West Palm based Portfolio Manager and will focus on fundamental bottoms up research to generate commercial trade ideas primarily across the liquid US converts universe.

Job Description

• Conduct rigorous fundamental bottom-up credit research to identify attractive long/short investment opportunities. This will entail credit analysis, financial modelling, documentation reviews, etc.
• Analyze businesses and capital structures (Loans, Bonds, CDS) across Distressed, High Yield, and High Grade credit markets and develop credit opinions working with the PM and other analysts in the team.
• Synthesize market information and develop thematic trade ideas across sectors.
• Develop differentiated investment views from consensus and push conviction or contrarian viewpoints.
• Monitor existing positions, including news-flow, fundamental developments, and supply.
• Engage and maintain external relationships (sell-side research, syndicate, company management, ratings agencies) to develop views on issuers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in credit research on the buy-side or sell-side.
• Outstanding skills in conducting fundamental credit research, including financial modelling and relative value analysis.
• High degree of familiarity with different credit securities, including bonds and credit default swaps.
• Comfort dealing with uncertainty and must be able to express conviction.
• Desire to take risk and accountability of their decisions.
• Self‑motivated, team orientated, and highly collaborative.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.