Job Description

We seek a highly motivated Investment Analyst to support the team in the research, evaluation, and execution of trading opportunities for our liquid strategy, with a specific focus on debt securities. This investment analyst will be involved in all phases of the research process as well as administrative tasks.

Responsibilities will include:

• Gathering intelligence and developing quantitative and qualitative analysis to uncover key insights about target investments in public credit markets.
• Preparing financial models, including financial statements, cash flow analysis, capital structure applicable to investment opportunities.
• Reviewing, analyzing, modeling, and generating valuation data.
• Evaluating and summarizing portfolio companies, industry, sponsor, and valuation metrics on investment opportunities.
• Contributing to alternative data gathering and processing. Some assignment travel is to be expected.
• Examining and assessing economic and market trends, earnings prospects, financial statements, and various other indicators and factors to determine suitable investment strategies.
• Liaising with fellow team members and performing in-depth due diligence to arrive at a final recommendation on trading opportunities.
• Screening for investment opportunities across credit markets, contributing to due diligence, and monitoring existing investments.
• Monitoring financial press closely and keeping a track of market trends, opportunities, risks, and new investment products.
• Developing solutions to analytical problems independently.
• Supporting senior team members by providing needed information and performing administrative tasks.

Distinguishing characteristics:

• Very detail-oriented.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Intellectual curiosity applied to investment opportunities and markets.
• Work well in teams.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of probability and statistical analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and work on different projects with different people.

Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in advanced Excel.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg.
• Understanding of corporate finance, financial modelling, and analysis.
• Two to three years of aggregate work or graduate school experience.
• Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.2.

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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