Alpha Search Advisors · 2 weeks ago
Senior Credit Researcher
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expAlpha Search Advisors is seeking an accomplished Senior Credit Researcher to join their investment team and drive high-conviction, alpha-generating ideas in corporate credit markets. The successful candidate will combine rigorous company-level research with data-driven insights to uncover opportunities across the credit spectrum, focusing on fundamental research and quantitative analysis.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Conduct fundamental research across corporates and sectors, identifying relative value and mispricings
Develop investment theses supported by both traditional analysis and quantitative validation
Generate actionable recommendations across bonds, tranches, CDX
Build detailed financial and valuation models, including scenario-based stress testing and capital structure simulations
Apply quantitative techniques (e.g., factor modelling, regression analysis, statistical testing) to enhance investment conviction
Leverage large datasets — including alternative and market microstructure data — to uncover signals and trends
Integrate macroeconomic and micro credit drivers, sector dynamics into both qualitative and quantitative research frameworks
Partner with PM, traders, and risk management to align research with portfolio construction and risk-adjusted return goals
Collaborate with quantitative researchers and data engineers to refine analytical toolkits
Represent credit research perspectives in firmwide investment discussions
Qualification
Required
7–12+ years of experience in fundamental credit research with exposure to quantitative methods; hedge fund or credit-focused buy-side experience preferred
Proven track record of generating profitable investment ideas
Strong foundation in corporate finance, credit valuation, and capital structure analysis
Proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB for modelling, statistical analysis, and data manipulation
Familiarity with databases, APIs, and data science workflows (SQL, Pandas, NumPy, etc.)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex analysis clearly and persuasively
Commercial mindset and disciplined risk awareness
Preferred
Coverage in high-yield, distressed, or special situations credit
Familiarity with quantitative factor models, machine learning applications, or statistical arbitrage concepts applied to credit
Experience with large/alternative datasets (credit card, supply chain, satellite, etc.) and integration into research processes
Advanced degree in a quantitative or financial discipline (CFA, MBA, MSc, PhD) desirable but not essential
Benefits
Competitive compensation structure with performance-based upside.
The opportunity to drive research impact at the heart of a high-conviction, performance-driven hedge fund.
Access to cutting-edge data, tools, and infrastructure to support research innovation.
A collaborative environment that prizes intellectual rigour and creativity.
Company
Alpha Search Advisors
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Greg Maryasis
Managing Founder
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