Credit Research Analyst, Global Macro New York

Apam 91; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

We're seeking an investment analyst to join a discretionary macro team focused on liquid credit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• 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.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3-6 years of experience in credit research or trading on the buy-side or sell-side, ideally as a desk analyst or trader.
• Experience building full three statement models (forward/backward), including all key KPIs.
• Direct experience reviewing credit agreements and bond indentures in order to understand corporate balance sheet flexibility.
• Prior industry-specific focus and experience preferred.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

About Point72:

Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent.

For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.