High Yield Credit Analyst
A hedge fund with a strong track record in European credit is looking to hire an Analyst to its growing team in Frankfurt. The investment strategy is liquid across High Yield, and Distressed Credit.
We are seeking an Analyst with 3+ years experience who is looking to take the next step in their career and invest across the credit spectrum.
Responsibilities
- Idea Generation & Screening: Build pipelines across Europe; identify dislocations, maturity walls, covenant pressure, LMEs and complex structures; maintain watch lists and catalysts.
- Modelling & Valuation: Build and maintain three‑statement models, liquidity forecasts and recovery/waterfall analyses; run scenarios and EV bridges; assess downside protection and relative value.
- Documentation & Capital Structure: Review indentures/loan agreements, baskets, guarantor/security packages, transfer restrictions and priming risk; map value breaks and intercreditor dynamics.
Requirements
- Sell‑side credit desk analyst (HY/loans/distressed flow) at a leading bank.
- Buyside HY Credit Analyst
- Restructuring or Leveraged Finance at a top bank.
- Skillset: Strong accounting and modelling (liquidity, debt schedules, recovery waterfalls); fluent in credit documentation and capital structure work.
- Attributes: Commercial judgement, pace and clarity of thought; concise investment writing; low‑ego, collaborative style.
- This role will require being fluent in German and English.
If you are eager to hear more than please apply now.
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