Senior Associate (Liquid Credit)

Partners Group AG • New York, NY

2d • $275,000 - $300,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Credit Research Senior Associate to join our US Liquid Credit investment team in New York, where we manage leveraged loans and high yield bonds for multiple CLOs, open-end, and closed-end funds. Our global team of 25 investment professionals has issued 40 CLOs+ to date and manages over USD 20bn of AUM.

Requirements

• 5 - 8 years of experience in credit research, fixed income analysis, leveraged finance, or related credit risk role
• Strong financial modelling (MS Excel), analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Top academic credentials with emphasis on Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a CLO Manager or Loan Fund Management platform (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary analyst for one or more sectors, owning end-to-end credit coverage
• Back-up other analysts on the team and assist portfolio managers with projects and assignments, as needed
• Conduct in-depth fundamental credit analysis on corporate issuers, including financial statement analysis, cash flow modeling, and capital structure review
• Prepare credit investment memos and present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee and portfolio managers
• Proactively monitor existing investments "real time", providing timely updates on company performance and related matters
• Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned sectors and follow relevant industry developments
• Provide regular input on structural, secular, and cyclical themes affecting credits and industries covered
• Interact with corporate issuers, arranger banks, and other market stakeholders to develop and enhance familiarity with assigned issuers and sectors
• Participate in daily/weekly team meetings to discuss current business activity, financial performance, and events related to credits covered
• Review credit agreements and other legal documentation related to issuers

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and wellness package, including medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k (Roth and pre-tax options) with company-match
• 25 vacation days, and 13 holidays annually
• One-month sabbatical after every five years of service
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Education assistance program
• Lunch stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior