Senior Associate (Liquid Credit)

Partners Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k with company-match

25 vacation days

13 holidays annually

One-month sabbatical after five years

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance program

Job summary

Partners Group seeks a Credit Research Senior Associate to join our US Liquid Credit team in New York, covering leveraged loans and high-yield bonds for CLOs and funds. You will lead end-to-end credit coverage, model financials, and present ideas to Investment committees.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in credit research with strong Excel, analytical, and communication skills, and a track record of rigorous, write‑ups and market insight.

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, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Top academic credentials in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Economics.

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.
• Conduct in-depth fundamental credit analysis on corporate issuers, including financial statement analysis and cash flow modeling.
• Prepare credit investment memos and present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee.
• Monitor existing investments in real time and provide timely updates on performance.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned sectors and follow industry developments.
• Provide input on structural, secular, and cyclical themes affecting credits.
• Interact with corporate issuers, arranger banks, and other market stakeholders.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss activity and events related to credits.
• Review credit agreements and other legal documentation related to issuers.

Skills

Financial modelling

Excel

Analytical

Writing

Communication

Education

Top academic credentials in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Economics

Job description

We are one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 800 institutional investors worldwide. We have USD 185 billion in assets under management and around 2,000 professionals across 24offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.

What it's about

We are looking for a Credit Research Senior Associate to join our US Liquid Credit investment team in New York, where we manage leveraged loans and high yield bonds for multiple CLOs, open-end, and closed-end funds. Our global team of 25 investment professionals has issued 40 CLOs+ to date and manages over USD 20bn of AUM.

This individual will:

• 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

What we expect

• 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

What we offer

Partners Group is a global firm focused on delivering high quality private markets investments via bespoke portfolio solutions that meet the needs of our clients. As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent, by offering a workplace where results are truly recognized and rewarded. Our offerings include:

• Professional, international, and high-performing work-environment
• Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company
• Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
• Competitive benefits and wellness package, including medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k (Roth and pre-tax options) with company-match
• 25 vacation days, and 13 holidays annually
• One-month sabbatical after every five years of service
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Education assistance program

Partners Group compensation has a long-term outlook and philosophy, and our total compensation emphasizes performance based long term incentives. Base pay range for this role is $210,000 - 240,000, and a performance-based bonus are additional parts of the total compensation package

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