Distressed Credit Analyst

The Horizon Group; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Distressed Credit Analyst to join their dynamic investment team in Greenwich. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your analytical prowess to assess companies facing financial distress, recommend strategic trade ideas, and build robust financial models. This position not only offers the chance to collaborate closely with experienced Portfolio Managers and Traders but also empowers you to make significant contributions to the firm’s event-driven and distressed investing strategies. If you're a motivated self-starter with a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance, this opportunity could be your next big career move.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in distressed credits, bankruptcy, and restructuring.
• Formal credit training from a bank or investment firm.

Responsibilities

• Analyze companies in stressed situations and bankruptcy.
• Recommend trade ideas and build financial models.
• Liaise with legal and restructuring professionals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Modeling

Restructuring Knowledge

Education

Undergraduate Degree from a Top University

Job description

Distressed Credit Analyst Greenwich Connecticut

Distressed Credit Analyst Job

Our client focuses solely on the research and portfolio management of arbitrage and corporate event strategies. They currently seek an exceptionally talented analyst with a minimum of 2 years of experience in bankruptcy/restructuring to work closely with the funds’ Portfolio Managers and Traders. This is a new position for the firm’s growing event-driven, special situations and distressed investing strategies. This position offers the opportunity for a talented analyst to make impactful decisions within a small investment team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze companies in both stressed situations and bankruptcy
• Recommend trade ideas
• Build and maintain financial models
• Liaise with sell-side, legal and other restructuring professionals

Desired Skills and Experience:What You’ll Bring (Requirements)

• An undergraduate degree from a top university
• Formal credit training from a bank, rating agency or other investment firm
• 2 – 4 years of experience in the financial industry in distressed credits, bankruptcy, restructuring and special situations investing.

Who You Are

• Intelligent, energetic and goal-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, while exercising sound judgment
• A self-starter with the ability to follow through and complete tasks in a highly intellectual, collaborative environment
• Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills