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Point72 · 4 months ago

Credit Analyst

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. The Credit Analyst will focus on conducting rigorous fundamental credit research to identify attractive long/short investment opportunities across the liquid US converts universe, collaborating with the Portfolio Manager and other analysts to develop and monitor credit opinions and thematic trade ideas.

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Responsibilities

Conduct rigorous fundamental bottom up credit research to identify attractive long/short investment opportunities
Analyze businesses and capital structures (Loans, Bonds, CDS) across Distressed, High Yield, and High Grade credit markets and develop credit opinions working with the PM and other analysts in the team
Synthesize market information and develop thematic trade ideas across sectors
Develop differentiated investment views from consensus and push conviction or contrarian viewpoints
Monitor existing positions, including news-flow, fundamental developments, and supply

Qualification

Credit researchFinancial modellingRelative value analysisCredit securities knowledgeRisk accountabilityEthical standardsTeam collaboration

Required

2+ years of experience in credit research on the buy-side or sell-side
Outstanding skills in conducting fundamental credit research, including financial modelling and relative value analysis
High degree of familiarity with different credit securities, including bonds and credit default swaps
Comfort dealing with uncertainty and must be able to express conviction
Desire to take risk and accountability of their decisions
Self-motivated, team orientated, and highly collaborative
Commitment to the highest ethical standards

Company

Point72 invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide.

H1B Sponsorship

Point72 has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2022 (35)
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2020 (34)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$45.17M
2012-06-15Series Unknown· $45.17M

Leadership Team

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Nanssia Fragoudaki
Chief Operating Officer for Technology
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Sam Wadhams
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
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