Distressed Credit Analyst

Octus•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Octus is seeking a Distressed Debt Analyst to join our team of experienced, successful and highly motivated individuals at one of New York City’s fastest-growing and most successful fintech startups. The analyst will be an industry generalist, covering in-and out-of-court restructurings and stressed/distressed situations across various geographies. As a member of the team, the analyst will also develop story ideas for existing coverage and help shape future coverage. Analysts will collaborate with our Distressed Debt Legal Analysts, Covenant Analysts and editorial staff to provide research and analysis directly to our subscribers, which include top hedge funds, investment banks, trading desks, financial advisors and law firms. This position is based in our New York City office.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of investment banking, advisory, desk analyst and/or buyside experience of which 1+ years is specifically in the restructuring and/or distressed space with significant time in either a client-facing or decision-making role
Possess very strong technical and analytical skills as well as excellent written and oral communication abilities
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Produce research reports and topical intelligence articles, including valuation and waterfall recovery models, for publication and distribution to our subscribers
Maintain active dialogue and cultivate relationships with subscribers and industry contacts to supplement coverage efforts, including idea sourcing
Direct exposure to portfolio managers at many of the top distressed hedge funds on a daily basis
Collaborate with top-tier Legal Analysts, Covenant Analysts, Distressed Reporters and our editorial team to cover topical distressed situations
Maintain coverage universe of 10-15 stressed and distressed credit situations
Follow industry and/or restructuring trends in the broader market to help guide coverage