Credit Analyst - Hedge Fund

Metis Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metis Search, in connection with a leading credit hedge fund in New York, is seeking an analyst to join their corporate credit team. The role focuses on building and maintaining financial models and delivering substantiated long/short investment recommendations.

You will conduct deep fundamental research on US high yield corporates, track macro themes, and interact with portfolio managers to refine ideas. This role suits entrepreneurial individuals eager to develop skills in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience covering US HY corporate credit.
• Buy-side experience preferred but open to candidates from a credit research desk at a leading investment bank.
• Excellent modelling skills and the ability to incorporate wider macro themes into investment recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed fundamental credit research across US HY corporates.
• Provide well formulated long/short investment recommendations to the portfolio manager.
• Build and maintain your own financial models.
• Keep informed on wider market trends, such as macroeconomic developments, market sentiment, and industry conditions.

Skills

US high yield credit

Buy-side experience

Financial modelling

Job description

We are currently working with a leading credit hedge fund that are looking to expand their corporate credit team. They are looking for an analyst to complement the team, this is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual to continue learning and developing their skills further.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed fundamental credit research across US HY corporates.
• Provide well formulated long/short investment recommendation to the portfolio manager.
• Build and maintain your own financial models.
• Keep informed on wider market trends, such as macroeconomic developments, market sentiment, and industry condition.

Candidate Profile:

• c.3+ years of experience covering US HY corporate credit.
• Buy side experience is preferred however open to candidates coming from a credit research desk at a leading investment bank.
• Excellent modelling skills and the ability to incorporate wider macro themes into your investment recommendations.