Opportunistic Credit Analyst (Junior-Mid Level)
We are working with a well-established opportunistic credit platform seeking to add a highly driven junior-to-mid level credit analyst to its investment team. This role is designed for someone with a strong fundamental credit foundation, proven analytical rigor, and the stamina to operate in a fast‑moving, high‑expectation environment.
The ideal candidate has already completed a strong early rotation in credit (ratings, banking, or buy-side) and is now looking to step into a true investing seat with deeper ownership, faster responsibility, and direct exposure to portfolio construction and decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Perform bottom‑up fundamental credit analysis across stressed, opportunistic, and complex capital structures
- Build and maintain detailed financial models, downside cases, and recovery analyses
- Conduct industry, issuer, and capital structure diligence, including covenant analysis and documentation review
- Support senior investors with idea generation, trade structuring, and ongoing position monitoring
- Track credits through lifecycle events including refinancings, amendments, liability management transactions, and restructurings
- Prepare concise, investment‑oriented write‑ups and present views clearly in internal discussions
- Stay close to markets, news flow, and technicals impacting credit opportunities
Profile / Background
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in credit research, ratings, leveraged finance, restructuring, or a buy‑side credit role
- Strong preference for candidates coming from ratings agencies, credit research, leveraged finance, or corporate banking who have demonstrated clear upward trajectory
- Deep comfort analyzing high yield bonds, leveraged loans, and complex capital structures
- Demonstrated work ethic
- Ability to operate with limited hand‑holding and take ownership of workstreams
- Clear interest in opportunistic / event‑driven credit investing
Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional financial statement analysis and modeling skills
- Strong written and verbal communication - concise, investment‑relevant thinking is critical
- Detail‑oriented, process‑driven, and comfortable operating under pressure
- Naturally curious, competitive, and motivated to improve rapidly
- CFA progress or designation viewed positively, but not required
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your resume and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organizations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.
That's why we recommend registering your resume so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.
Yes, we help with resume and interview preparation. From customized support on how to optimize your resume to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.