Senior Credit Analyst

Cognitive Credit; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst to enhance their US credit data set. This role involves collaborating with major clients in the high yield and leveraged loan markets, contributing to product development, and requires strong financial analysis skills. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment and have a solid foundation in finance and credit markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management or sell-side analysis.
• Strong academic background in finance and credit markets.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining US credit products across HY, IG, and leveraged loan issuers.
• Serving as the main contact for US clients including major investment banks.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Credit Analysis

Excel

Data Management

Fluency in English

Education

CFA

Finance Degree

Tools

Financial Modeling

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Credit Analyst based in the United States to help build our US credit data set and serve as a primary contact for US high yield and leveraged loan markets. The role reports to the Head of US Data in New York, NY.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining US credit products across HY, IG, and leveraged loan issuers.
• Serving as the main contact for US clients, including major investment banks and asset managers.
• Monitoring US credit markets to inform data collection and updates.
• Contributing to product development and sales efforts.

Ideal candidates will have experience in asset management or sell-side analysis, with a focus on credit markets and financial analysis. The role offers remote flexibility and is suited for finance professionals eager to grow in a high-growth fintech environment.

Minimum requirements:

• Financial statement and credit analysis experience, including financial modeling.
• Relevant finance qualifications such as CFA preferred.
• Strong academic background in finance and credit markets.
• US GAAP experience required; IFRS knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel and data management tools.
• Fluency in English and eligibility to work in the US.