Junior Credit Fundamental Research Analyst

Squarepoint Capital•London, NY

About The Position

We are seeking a junior DM corporate credit analyst who will be supervised by a senior analyst in charge of covering a given set of sectors/regions on both bonds and loans instruments across the full risk spectrum, and contributing to a collection of fundamental credit strategies across our hedge fund and CLO vehicles. The role of the junior analyst will be to assist the senior analyst by collecting information, attending investor presentations, running credit analysis and documenting credit memos. The junior analyst will also help the senior analyst monitor the fundamentals and market dynamics of all issuers in coverage on both bonds and loans instruments, particularly during earnings or other significant events. This role will be part of the buildout of the new Squarepoint CLO platform along with our CLO management PMs and DCM heads, and will contribute to our fundamental business for the hedge fund centered around primary, short duration and alpha capture.

Requirements

Advanced degrees from top universities in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Mathematics/Statistics or related subjects
Experience in researching, analyzing and modelling data – ideally through prior internship experience or in a related position
1 - 4 years of relevant experience
As a bank desk analyst from High Yield/loans/distressed desk
Origination desk focusing on leveraged finance
Investment banking/M&A division covering any sector
Or in a buy-side firms: Long only credit asset managers, CLO shops, Credit specialists, HFs, Multi-strategy HFs
Big 4 auditing firms: Consulting/advisory, Deals/transaction, Audit teams covering any sectors
Coding skill in Python and ease with Excel is a plus
Excellent writing skills and ability to quickly synthesize thoughts and organize information
Openness to tackle any project or task that is required
Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple teams and regions
Ability to work under pressure and deliver under tight timelines

Nice To Haves

Coding skill in Python and ease with Excel is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist the senior analyst by collecting information, attending investor presentations, running credit analysis and documenting credit memos
Monitor thoroughly and actively the fundamentals and market dynamics of all issuers in coverage on both bonds and loans instruments (notably across earnings or any events)
Be part of the buildout of the new Squarepoint CLO platform along with our CLO management PMs and DCM heads
Contribute to our fundamental business for the hedge fund centered around primary, short duration and alpha capture