Credit Trading & Portfolio Support Associate

Mission Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Staffing seeks a Credit Investment Specialist in New York to operate at the intersection of portfolio management, trading, research, treasury, middle office, and compliance. The role demands strong credit market experience and direct PM/trader support in a credit context.

The candidate will work with bonds, loans, mezzanine, and structured credit products, analyzing spreads, YTM, OID/PIK, and covenant structures to support investment decisions and risk management.

Qualifications

• Credit market experience in investment environments (asset managers, banks, CLO managers)
• Direct support to portfolio managers or traders in a credit context
• Strong understanding of credit instruments and covenant structures

Responsibilities

• Support portfolio managers or traders in credit context; assist throughout the trade lifecycle from origination through portfolio monitoring
• Analyze credit instruments including bonds, term loans, revolvers, delayed draw facilities, mezzanine, and structured credit products
• Assess credit fundamentals: spreads, yield to maturity, OID/PIK mechanics, leverage and coverage metrics, covenant structures

Job description

Mission Staffing seeks a Credit Investment Specialist in New York to operate at the intersection of portfolio management, trading, research, treasury, middle office, and compliance. The role demands strong credit market experience and direct PM/trader support in a credit context.

The candidate will work with bonds, loans, mezzanine, and structured credit products, analyzing spreads, YTM, OID/PIK, and covenant structures to support investment decisions and risk management.