Credit Research Analyst, Global Macro

ROLE

We're seeking an investment analyst to join a discretionary macro team focused on liquid credit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct rigorous fundamental bottom up credit research to identify attractive long/short investment opportunities. This will entail credit analysis, financial modelling, documentation reviews, etc.

• Analyze businesses and capital structures (loans, bonds, CDS) across Distressed, High Yield, and High Grade credit markets and develop credit opinions.

• Synthesize market information and develop thematic trade ideas across sectors.

• Develop differentiated investment views from consensus and push conviction or contrarian viewpoints.

• Monitor existing positions, including news-flow, fundamental developments, and supply.

• Engage and maintain external relationships (sell-side research, syndicate, company management, ratings agencies) to develop views on issuers.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3-6 years of experience in credit research or trading on the buy-side or sell-side, ideally as a desk analyst or trader.

• Experience building full three statement models (forward/backward), including all key KPIs.

• Direct experience reviewing credit agreements and bond indentures in order to understand corporate balance sheet flexibility.

• Prior industry specific focus and experience preferred.