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Junior Credit Fundamental Research Analyst

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship
Squarepoint Capital logo

at Squarepoint Capital

Hedge Funds

Posted 2 days ago

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**Junior Credit Fundamental Research Analyst:** Support senior analyst in covering sectors, monitoring issuers, and contributing to credit strategies. Assist in CLO platform buildout, hedge fund strategies. Requires 1-4 years' relevant experience in finance, accounting, economics, or related fields, with data research, analysis, and modeling skills. Experience with Python, Excel a plus. Strong writing, communication skills needed. Excellent teamwork across regions.

Compensation
$150,000+ USD

Currency: $ (USD)

City
New York City
Country
United States

Full Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a junior DM corporate credit analyst who will be supervised by a senior analyst in charge of covering a given set of sectors/regions on both bonds and loans instruments across the full risk spectrum, and contributing to a collection of fundamental credit strategies across our hedge fund and CLO vehicles. The role of the junior analyst will be:

  • Assist the senior analyst by collecting information, attending investor presentations, running credit analysis and documenting credit memos
  • Help the senior analyst monitoring thoroughly and actively the fundamentals and market dynamics of all issuers in coverage on both bonds and loans instruments (notably across earnings or any events)
  • Be part of the buildout of the new Squarepoint CLO platform along with our CLO management PMs and DCM heads
  • Contribute to our fundamental business for the hedge fund centered around primary, short duration and alpha capture

Required Qualifications:

  • Advanced degrees from top universities in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Mathematics/Statistics or related subjects
  • Experience in researching, analyzing and modelling data ideally through prior internship experience or in a related position
  • 1 - 4 years of relevant experience
    • As a bank desk analyst from
      • High Yield/loans/distressed desk
      • Origination desk focusing on leveraged finance
      • Investment banking/M&A division covering any sector
    • Or in a buy-side firms:
      • Long only credit asset managers
      • CLO shops
      • Credit specialists HFs
      • Multi-strategy HFs
    • Big 4 auditing firms:
      • Consulting/advisory
      • Deals/transaction
      • Audit teams covering any sectors
  • Coding skill in Python and ease with Excel is a plus
  • Excellent writing skills and ability to quickly synthesize thoughts and organize information
  • Openness to tackle any project or task that is required
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple teams and regions
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver under tight timelines

The minimum base salary for this role is $150,000 if located in New York. This expectation is based on available information at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, which could constitute a significant portion of total compensation. This role may also be eligible for benefits, such as health, dental, and other wellness plans, as well as 401(k) contributions. Successful candidates compensation and benefits will be determined in consideration of various factors.

Junior Credit Fundamental Research Analyst

Compensation

$150,000+ USD

City: New York City

Country: United States

Squarepoint Capital logo
Hedge Funds

2 days ago

No clicks

at Squarepoint Capital

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

**Junior Credit Fundamental Research Analyst:** Support senior analyst in covering sectors, monitoring issuers, and contributing to credit strategies. Assist in CLO platform buildout, hedge fund strategies. Requires 1-4 years' relevant experience in finance, accounting, economics, or related fields, with data research, analysis, and modeling skills. Experience with Python, Excel a plus. Strong writing, communication skills needed. Excellent teamwork across regions.

Full Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a junior DM corporate credit analyst who will be supervised by a senior analyst in charge of covering a given set of sectors/regions on both bonds and loans instruments across the full risk spectrum, and contributing to a collection of fundamental credit strategies across our hedge fund and CLO vehicles. The role of the junior analyst will be:

  • Assist the senior analyst by collecting information, attending investor presentations, running credit analysis and documenting credit memos
  • Help the senior analyst monitoring thoroughly and actively the fundamentals and market dynamics of all issuers in coverage on both bonds and loans instruments (notably across earnings or any events)
  • Be part of the buildout of the new Squarepoint CLO platform along with our CLO management PMs and DCM heads
  • Contribute to our fundamental business for the hedge fund centered around primary, short duration and alpha capture

Required Qualifications:

  • Advanced degrees from top universities in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Mathematics/Statistics or related subjects
  • Experience in researching, analyzing and modelling data ideally through prior internship experience or in a related position
  • 1 - 4 years of relevant experience
    • As a bank desk analyst from
      • High Yield/loans/distressed desk
      • Origination desk focusing on leveraged finance
      • Investment banking/M&A division covering any sector
    • Or in a buy-side firms:
      • Long only credit asset managers
      • CLO shops
      • Credit specialists HFs
      • Multi-strategy HFs
    • Big 4 auditing firms:
      • Consulting/advisory
      • Deals/transaction
      • Audit teams covering any sectors
  • Coding skill in Python and ease with Excel is a plus
  • Excellent writing skills and ability to quickly synthesize thoughts and organize information
  • Openness to tackle any project or task that is required
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple teams and regions
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver under tight timelines

The minimum base salary for this role is $150,000 if located in New York. This expectation is based on available information at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, which could constitute a significant portion of total compensation. This role may also be eligible for benefits, such as health, dental, and other wellness plans, as well as 401(k) contributions. Successful candidates compensation and benefits will be determined in consideration of various factors.