Senior Associate, Liquid Credit

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York seeks a senior credit analyst to own end-to-end credit coverage for one or more sectors, conducting fundamental analysis, cash flow modeling, and capital structure reviews.

You will prepare credit investment memos, present to Investment Committee, monitor investments in real time, and interact with issuers and market participants.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in credit research, fixed income analysis, leveraged finance, or related credit risk role.
• Experience with a CLO Manager or Loan Fund Management platform (preferred)
• Strong financial modelling (MS Excel), analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Top academic credentials with emphasis on Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary analyst for one or more sectors, owning end-to-end credit coverage.
• Back-up other analysts on the team and assist portfolio managers with projects and assignments as needed.
• Conduct in-depth fundamental credit analysis on corporate issuers, including financial statement analysis, cash flow modeling, and capital structure review.
• Prepare credit investment memos and present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee and portfolio managers.
• Proactively monitor existing investments real time, providing timely updates on company performance and related matters.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned sectors and follow relevant industry developments.
• Provide regular input on structural, secular, and cyclical themes affecting credits and industries covered.
• Interact with corporate issuers, arranger banks, and other market stakeholders to develop familiarity with issuers and sectors
• Participate in daily/weekly team meetings to discuss current activity, financial performance, and events related to credits covered
• Review credit agreements and other legal documentation related to issuers

Skills

Credit Research

Financial Modeling

Investment Recommendations

Fixed Income Analysis

Leveraged Finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Economics

Tools

MS Excel

CLO Manager

Loan Fund Management Platform

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as primary analyst for one or more sectors, owning end-to-end credit coverage
• Back-up other analysts on the team and assist portfolio managers with projects and assignments, as needed
• Conduct in-depth fundamental credit analysis on corporate issuers, including financial statement analysis, cash flow modeling, and capital structure review
• Prepare credit investment memos and present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee and portfolio managers
• Proactively monitor existing investments "real time", providing timely updates on company performance and related matters
• Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned sectors and follow relevant industry developments
• Provide regular input on structural, secular, and cyclical themes affecting credits and industries covered
• Interact with corporate issuers, arranger banks, and other market stakeholders to develop and enhance familiarity with assigned issuers and sectors
• Participate in daily/weekly team meetings to discuss current business activity, financial performance, and events related to credits covered
• Review credit agreements and other legal documentation related to issuers

Requirements

• 5 - 8 years of experience in credit research, fixed income analysis, leveraged finance, or related credit risk role
• Experience with a CLO Manager or Loan Fund Management platform (preferred)
• Strong financial modelling (MS Excel), analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Top academic credentials with emphasis on Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in credit analysis, financial modeling, and investment recommendations, with a strong understanding of corporate issuers and market dynamics. Proficient in engaging with stakeholders and monitoring investment performance in real time.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Credit Research
• Financial Modeling
• Investment Recommendations
• Fixed Income Analysis
• Leveraged Finance

Hard Skills

• Credit Analysis
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Cash Flow Modeling
• Capital Structure Review
• Credit Investment Memos
• Credit Agreements Review
• Analytical Skills
• Writing Skills
• Communication Skills
• Business Administration

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Stakeholder Interaction

Industry Keywords

• Credit Risk
• Corporate Issuers
• Investment Committee
• Market Stakeholders
• Financial Performance

Tools & Technologies

• MS Excel
• CLO Manager
• Loan Fund Management Platform