Credit Research Associate — Structured Credit

1P284 THE CARLYLE GROUP EMPLOYEE CO., LLC; New York, Ova (NY, KY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Carlyle Group is seeking a Credit Analyst to join the Loans & Structured Credit team in New York. You will perform industry research, financial analysis, and valuation work on senior secured loans and high-yield credits, supporting proactive risk management and potential options for active trading.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of buy-side credit or high-yield research experience, strong Excel modeling skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of prior buy side credit / high yield research experience.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and modeling skills using Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented and a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Industry Research: Develop/maintain a point of view on industry trends, drivers and economics.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze credits focusing on cash flow and balance sheet items; build predictive models.
• Valuation Analysis: Assess transaction values, DCF and market values to gauge risk/return.
• Monitoring of portfolio positions and reporting for daily meetings.
• Ensure credit information is complete and accurate in internal systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Excel modeling

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Carlyle Group is seeking a Credit Analyst to join the Loans & Structured Credit team in New York. You will perform industry research, financial analysis, and valuation work on senior secured loans and high-yield credits, supporting proactive risk management and potential options for active trading.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of buy-side credit or high-yield research experience, strong Excel modeling skills, and excellent communication.