Director, Credit Research

InforCapital, partnership; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Obra Capital is hiring a Director of Credit Research in Montpelier, Vermont. As a senior investment professional, you will conduct rigorous credit analysis on high-yield bonds and leveraged loans, focusing on financial services and technology sectors.

The role involves leading research, building cash flow models, and presenting findings. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of related experience, strong communication skills, and preferably are CFA charterholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of high-yield or leveraged credit research experience at a buy-side or sell-side firm.
• Deep expertise in fundamental credit analysis and financial modeling.
• Strong knowledge of financial services and/or technology industry credit dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundamental credit research on high-yield corporate issuers.
• Build detailed cash flow models to value debt investments.
• Present investment ideas and research findings to clients.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Risk analysis

Education

CFA charterholder or in progress

Job description

# Director, Credit ResearchObra CapitalDirectorPrivate CreditFinancial ServicesFull-timeLocationMontpelier, United StatesDate PostedMay 22, 2026RegionVermontStay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Private Credit / Director jobs in Montpelier, United States" are published.## About This RoleObra Institutional Credit (OIC), a subsidiary of Obra Capital Inc., is an independent asset management and investment research firm specializing in high-yield corporate debt and leveraged loans. OIC serves a sophisticated client base including leading wealth managers, large public pension funds, and institutional leveraged finance investors.As Director – Credit Research, you will be a senior investment professional conducting rigorous bottom-up credit analysis on high-yield bonds and leveraged loans, with a primary focus on the financial services and technology sectors.**What you will do:**- Lead fundamental credit research and due diligence on performing high-yield corporate issuers across the capital structure- Build and maintain detailed cash flow models to value debt investments; generate investment recommendations with clear risk/return analysis- Evaluate the creditworthiness of corporate issuers by analyzing financial statements, industry dynamics, competitive positioning, and management quality- Monitor existing portfolio positions and proactively flag emerging credit risks or upgrade opportunities- Collaborate with portfolio managers, research colleagues, and traders across multiple offices- Maintain active dialogue with sell-side, buy-side, advisors, and legal counsel to stay current on market technicals and credit events- Present investment ideas and research findings internally and externally to clients**What you bring:**- 7+ years of high-yield or leveraged credit research experience at a buy-side or sell-side firm- Deep expertise in fundamental credit analysis, financial modeling, and capital structure assessment- Strong knowledge of financial services and/or technology industry credit dynamics preferred- CFA charterholder or in progress preferred- Excellent written and verbal communication skillsObra Capital is headquartered in Montpelier, Vermont, with a national institutional client base.Apply for this Position