Credit Analyst II

USPRO; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 69,600 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a Credit Analyst to support credit portfolio management. The role includes conducting detailed credit analysis, building financial models, and collaborating with senior investment professionals to contribute to investment recommendations. Ideal candidates will have expertise in credit analysis and investment strategies, with a strong preference for candidates holding a degree in Finance or Economics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in credit research or investment analysis preferred.
• Comfortable evaluating financial statements and building detailed models.
• Skilled in synthesizing research and making value-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis on issuers within assigned sectors.
• Build and refine financial models to assess risk, valuation, and relative value opportunities.
• Prepare concise internal credit memos for the investment team.

Skills

Credit analysis

Fixed income securities

Financial modeling

Familiarity with Bloomberg

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Bloomberg

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Base pay range

$69,600.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

About the Role:

Join a collaborative investment team supporting the management of credit portfolios across both general account and fund platforms. This role blends market research, sector analysis, and trade support, with a strong emphasis on fixed income strategy. You'll work alongside senior investment professionals, contributing to credit reviews, investment recommendations, and the execution of transactions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis on issuers within your assigned sectors
• Maintain up-to-date research and surveillance on holdings, including watchlist credits
• Build and refine financial models to assess risk, valuation, and relative value opportunities
• Collaborate with traders and PMs to identify and vet potential opportunities across various fixed income asset classes
• Prepare clear, concise internal credit memos and updates for the broader investment team
• Develop industry knowledge and contribute regular sector outlooks or updates
• Provide occasional support on transactions in adjacent asset classes, including short-term instruments
• Participate in aligning fund portfolios with benchmarks and internal strategy
• Support the execution of trades when needed, particularly in money markets and credit instruments
• Complete special projects at the request of the investment leadership

What You Bring:

• Solid understanding of credit analysis, fixed income securities, and capital markets
• Comfortable evaluating financial statements and building detailed models
• Familiarity with market tools like Bloomberg and electronic trading platforms
• Highly organized, intellectually curious, and able to manage tasks with moderate oversight
• Skilled in synthesizing research, presenting clear investment theses, and making value-driven recommendations
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field required
• 3+ years of experience in credit research or investment analysis preferred
• Progress toward an MBA or CFA designation strongly encouraged

Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst

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