Junior Credit Analyst

We are looking for a junior credit analyst who is keen to work on European high-yield primary and secondary situations. The analyst will be a part of a team of nine analysts covering both performing and distressed credits and will be involved in publishing credit research reports with actionable investment ideas, focusing on fundamental credit analysis, relative value analysis, and valuation. 

The role provides the opportunity to collaborate with our lawyers and editorial staff in generating cross-disciplinary research and analysis for our subscribers, which include top institutional asset managers, hedge funds, investment banks, trading desks, and financial and legal advisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with other credit analysts, legal analysts, reporters and our editorial team to cover topical high yield and distressed situations
• Contribute through analyzing business fundamentals, spreading financial statements, building capital structures and compiling operating peer and bond comparable tables
• Review debt documentations, conduct sector research and draft takeaways in reports produced by the credit analysts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related fields. Recent graduates with 3-6 months of experience in the financial industry, including internships.
• A good understanding of how businesses operate, including main risks, revenue drivers, credit metrics and macroeconomic conditions. 
• An ability to interpret financial statements to evaluate business performance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Some experience in building capital structures, financial modelling experience preferred.