Emerging Market High-Yield Credit Research Analyst

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a High Yield Credit Research Analyst to join a global fixed income team in New York. You will support a senior analyst by conducting fundamental research on emerging market corporate and sovereign issuers and developing investment recommendations.

You will build financial models, analyze company financials, liquidity, and credit drivers, and prepare memoranda and presentations for portfolio managers and investment committees. A CFA path is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience in credit research, investment banking, leveraged finance, ratings advisory, fixed income investing, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of financial statement analysis, corporate finance, accounting, and credit fundamentals.
• Experience building financial models and conducting company-level research.
• Interest in global macroeconomic trends.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise investment recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• CFA charterholder or CFA candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit research on corporate issuers.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, credit analyses, and industry frameworks.
• Analyze company financial statements, capital structures, liquidity profiles, and key credit drivers.
• Monitor macroeconomic, political, regulatory, and industry developments affecting issuers and markets under coverage.
• Prepare investment memoranda, research reports, and presentations for portfolio managers and investment committees.
• Assist in evaluating primary market opportunities and secondary market investments across investment grade and high yield credits.
• Engage with company management teams, sell-side analysts, industry experts, and other market participants to develop differentiated investment insights.

Job description

Selby Jennings is seeking a High Yield Credit Research Analyst to join a global fixed income team in New York. You will support a senior analyst by conducting fundamental research on emerging market corporate and sovereign issuers and developing investment recommendations.

You will build financial models, analyze company financials, liquidity, and credit drivers, and prepare memoranda and presentations for portfolio managers and investment committees. A CFA path is preferred.