VP Fixed Income Research

Dartmouth Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Partners in New York seeks a Vice President to lead coverage in Public Leveraged Finance, overseeing High Yield Bonds, Leveraged Loans, and Private Credit.

You will work closely with Portfolio Managers and traders, develop investment ideas, and present to investment committees for decisive actions.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years of leveraged finance credit research, MBA/CFA preferred, and strong underwriting and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leveraged finance credit research experience.
• Strong underwriting and analytical skills in credit.
• Proven ability to generate investment recommendations.
• Experience across High Yield and Leveraged Loans; Private Credit a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or CFA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit research and develop investment recommendations.
• Cover assigned sectors with underwriting, security selection, and relative value analysis.
• Partner with Portfolio Managers and traders on portfolio positioning and investment decisions.
• Monitor market and industry developments, providing actionable insights.
• Meet with management teams, sponsors, lenders, and advisors as part of the research process.
• Present investment ideas and recommendations to senior investment professionals and investment committees.

Skills

Leveraged finance

Credit research

Investment recommendations

Underwriting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/CFA preferred

Job description

A leading institutional investment manager with over $120 billion in AUM is seeking a Vice President to join its Public Leveraged Finance Research team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of sector coverage across High Yield Bonds, Leveraged Loans, and Private Credit, partnering closely with Portfolio Managers to identify investment opportunities and drive portfolio performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit research and develop investment recommendations
• Cover assigned sectors with responsibility for underwriting, security selection, and relative value analysis
• Partner with Portfolio Managers and traders on portfolio positioning and investment decisions
• Monitor market and industry developments, providing actionable insights
• Meet with management teams, sponsors, lenders, and advisors as part of the research process
• Present investment ideas and recommendations to senior investment professionals and investment committees

Ideal Background

• 7+ years of leveraged finance credit research experience
• Strong expertise across High Yield and Leveraged Loans; Private Credit experience is a plus
• Proven track record of generating successful investment recommendations
• Deep fundamental credit underwriting and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or CFA preferred

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded investment platform with a long-term investment horizon, significant sector ownership, and direct exposure to investment decision-making.