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Obra Capital · 4 months ago

Credit Research Analyst

Montpelier, VT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$70K/yr - $85K/yr

1+ years exp

Obra Capital, Inc is seeking a Credit Research Analyst to join their team in Montpelier. The role involves supporting the Senior Credit team in researching and analyzing high yield corporate debt, providing credit ratings and recommendations, and monitoring credit markets for clients.

Asset ManagementCreditFinancial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Support senior credit analysts in conducting comprehensive market research across diverse sectors to underpin investment recommendations

Core aspects of this analysis include, but are not limited to, industry assessment, review of company financial reports, analysis of earnings and news releases, and development of frameworks for relative value analysis within and between industry sectors

Collect, monitor, and systematize information crucial for the credit investment decision-making process

Assist in the financial modelling and valuation process

Deliver concise verbal and written summaries of pertinent information

Take a leading role in overseeing crucial data inputs essential to the process

Create oral and written analyses and summaries for other credit analysts and key stakeholders as required

Keep internal and external data sources updated and well-maintained

Undertake ad hoc projects, analyses, and other forms of support for relevant stakeholders as needed

Prepare presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Develop and maintain strong ties with sell-side, buy-side advisors lawyers and other industry professionals

Qualification

Credit researchFinancial modelingQuantitative analysisPresentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

1 year of direct experience or relevant internship experience in credit research, working as an analyst or associate at one of the top investment banks, private equity firms, and/or a comparable role at another firm investing in broadly syndicated leveraged loans

Bachelor's (B.A. / B.S.) degree in finance, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field is a requirement, with minimum 3.0 GPA

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with effective presentation abilities

Self-driven, capable of working independently in a dynamic environment while also collaborating within a team

Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines independently