Director, US IG Special Situations Desk (Event-Driven)

Laz Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank in New York seeks a Director-level US Investment Grade Special Situations Desk Analyst to enhance their credit trading team. This senior role emphasizes an event-driven approach, analyzing special situations such as M&A activity and regulatory shocks. Candidates should have a strong background in credit markets, especially within hedge funds, with proven abilities to challenge consensus thinking and generate actionable trade ideas. Competitive candidates will have a track record of P&L contributions and success in dynamic credit environments.

Qualifications

• Director-level experience within credit markets.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex credit situations.
• Preference for candidates with hedge fund experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and generate trade ideas across US IG focusing on special situations.
• Identify and assess idiosyncratic catalysts.
• Produce actionable recommendations with clear P&L orientation.

Skills

Independent assessment of complex credit situations

Generating monetizable ideas

Ability to move fluidly across sectors

Senior-level decision-making capability

Job description

A leading global investment bank in New York seeks a Director-level US Investment Grade Special Situations Desk Analyst to enhance their credit trading team. This senior role emphasizes an event-driven approach, analyzing special situations such as M&A activity and regulatory shocks. Candidates should have a strong background in credit markets, especially within hedge funds, with proven abilities to challenge consensus thinking and generate actionable trade ideas. Competitive candidates will have a track record of P&L contributions and success in dynamic credit environments.