Sr. Credit Analyst - Private Debt

Unum • Chattanooga, TN

6d • $89,400 - $183,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for analyzing, structuring, and monitoring debt private placements. The individual will provide credit opinions and recommendations to the portfolio manager and internal committees. These opinions and recommendations are utilized to evaluate risk, and are the basis for buy/sell/hold decisions. There is flexibility in the opening, and we are evaluating individuals with different experience levels.

Requirements

• 5+ years relevant work experience in investments and/or corporate lending
• Strong knowledge of fixed income market, economics, and credit research required
• Minimum Bachelor's degree required
• Strong analytical skills, both qualitative and quantitative
• Deep knowledge of financial statement analysis, financial modeling
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong critical thinking, with ability to problem-solve
• Excel and Bloomberg proficient
• Negotiation and documentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team setting

Nice To Haves

• MBA and/or CFA credentials preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess credit quality of private placement offerings across various industries and countries, using a variety of research sources, including offering documents, management calls, rating agencies, Bloomberg, third party research, and SEC filings
• Analyze various risk factors associated with the investment, including financial, operating, industry, political, legal, sovereign, and liquidity risk
• Evaluate more complex transactions involving higher degrees of structure/complexity
• Work with internal and external legal counsel to ensure that the transaction is appropriately structured
• Work closely with supervisor and VP to ensure that recommended investments meet client objectives in terms of pricing, duration, risk tolerance, etc.
• Engage in due diligence of potential investments, including onsite visits; some travel required, both domestic and international
• Monitor the credit quality of portfolio companies and make buy/sell/hold recommendations as changes in the credit profile or portfolio needs warrant
• Provide written and verbal credit updates on assigned portfolio
• Effectively communicate within Investments and other internal units, as well as external constituents such as senior management of portfolio companies, bankers, and legal counsel
• Assign internal credit outlooks and rate credits biannually
• Perform quarter-end portfolio pricing in conjunction with Investment Accounting
• Work alongside legal counsel in amendment and workout situations
• Assume responsibilities for special projects or other duties when required

Benefits

• Award-winning culture
• Inclusion and diversity as a priority
• Performance Based Incentive Plans
• Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
• Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
• Mental health support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Student loan repayment options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environments
• Healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental)
• Insurance benefits (short & long-term disability)
• Performance-based incentive plans
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not.

What This Job Offers

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