Credit High Yield Energy Desk Analyst

BGC Partners • New York, NY

365d • $250,000

About The Position

Cantor Fitzgerald is seeking a Credit High Yield Energy Desk Analyst to join our team in New York, NY. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing in-depth fundamental research on high-yield energy sector credits, developing financial models, and generating actionable investment ideas. This role requires close collaboration with trading and sales teams, as well as maintaining strong client relationships to drive value and provide market insights. The analyst will also be expected to stay informed on industry trends and present findings effectively to stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in high-yield credit analysis, ideally focusing on the energy sector.
• Demonstrated ability to make actionable investment recommendations and generate ideas.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of Bloomberg, Excel, and other financial tools.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with a client-focused mindset.
• Exceptional presentation skills to articulate investment ideas clearly.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees (MBA, MS in Finance) or professional certifications (CFA, CPA) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth fundamental research on high-yield energy sector credits, including financial statement analysis, covenant evaluation, and ESG factor integration.
• Develop robust financial models and assess capital structures to generate investment ideas.
• Provide actionable trade recommendations and innovative investment ideas to traders and sales teams.
• Monitor and identify potential credit downgrades, defaults, or distressed opportunities within the energy sector.
• Work closely with trading and sales teams to identify high-yield investment opportunities and ensure strategic alignment.
• Leverage established buy-side client relationships to drive value and provide actionable market insights.
• Prioritize partnerships with long-only funds, mutual funds, pension funds, alternative asset managers, and private equity firms.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, regulatory changes, and macroeconomic factors affecting the energy sector.
• Maintain awareness of market sentiment through engagement with management teams, investor relations, and sell-side analysts.
• Present investment ideas and research findings effectively to internal stakeholders, sales teams, and clients.
• Produce detailed credit reports, including investment thesis, risks, valuation metrics, and market positioning.
• Regularly update internal stakeholders and clients on credit performance and market developments.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees