Senior Analyst, Private Research

Octus•New York, NY

10d•$150,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Credit Analyst to cover U.S. leveraged loan situations across the credit lifecycle. This role sits within a team of sixteen analysts covering both performing and distressed credits and will contribute directly to the team’s research coverage. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience covering primary and performing credits or distressed debt and restructuring situations. The analyst will be responsible for publishing high-quality credit research reports with actionable investment ideas, focusing on fundamental credit analysis, relative value analysis, liability management, and valuation. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with our legal and cross-functional research teams to produce differentiated, cross-disciplinary analysis for our subscribers, which include leading institutional asset managers, hedge funds, investment banks, trading desks, and financial and legal advisors. This position also involves regular client interaction, including discussing research insights and market developments with subscribers. What we offer: Senior role with a team of experienced, passionate analysts who you will work alongside, to develop best-in-class, in depth credit analysis that will be published to the leveraged finance market, including institutional investors, law firms and investment banks Generous benefits packages Flexible remote work opportunity Fast growth environment with progression opportunities

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of credit research experience from buy side, sell side, or rating agency, with significant time spent in either a client-facing or decision-making role
Experience should include leading coverage and monitoring of credits and sectors and experience with primary market/new issues and legal documentation and/or identifying distressed debt opportunities, building cash flow projections, recovery estimates, and experience with restructuring proceedings and legal documentation
Experience in building and maintaining financial and valuation models
Possess very strong technical and analytical skills as well as excellent written and oral communication abilities

Responsibilities

Ensure coverage of a portfolio of US performing leveraged loan borrowers across different stages of lifecycle and lead primary analysis work
Conduct fundamental credit analysis, relative value analysis and build forward looking valuation models with an aim of producing actionable credit ideas for our subscribers
As a senior member of the team, you will also be expected to generate coverage ideas and to maintain an active dialogue with industry contacts. You will get direct exposure to the buy side, sell side and various advisors on a daily basis
Get involved in training and mentoring other junior analysts in the team
Follow industry trends in the broader market to help guide coverage
Support and collaborate with our top-tier legal analysts highlight Octus’s value add in topical credit situations