Tardis Group · 1 week ago
LATAM Credit Research Analyst
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTardis Group is a leading global hedge fund with a strong focus on systematic and discretionary trading. They are seeking an experienced LATAM Credit Research Analyst to conduct in-depth research on Latin American sovereign and quasi-sovereign issuers, generating investment-ready trade ideas and collaborating closely with the Portfolio Manager.
Asset ManagementConsultingProperty ManagementTrading PlatformWealth Management
Hiring Manager
Michael Hunt
Responsibilities
Conduct deep-dive fundamental credit analysis on Latin American sovereign and quasi-sovereign issuers, including distressed and frontier markets (e.g., Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador)
Develop, articulate, and maintain clear trade recommendations for implementation by the Portfolio Manager
Evaluate complex capital structures and assess recovery values, restructuring outcomes, and downside scenarios
Monitor macroeconomic, political, and idiosyncratic developments across assigned countries and issuers
Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation frameworks, and scenario analyses
Formulate views across both cash and derivative instruments, including CDS and structured credit products
Provide ongoing surveillance of existing positions, flagging material changes in creditworthiness or risk factors
Collaborate closely with the Portfolio Manager and broader discretionary team to support portfolio strategy and risk management
Travel frequently across Latin America to meet with government officials, central bank representatives, and senior executives of state-owned enterprises
Qualification
Required
Approximately 10+ years of relevant experience in LATAM credit research, distressed EM investing, or sovereign/quasi-sovereign analysis
Demonstrated track record in analysing frontier and distressed EM credit situations
Expertise in evaluating restructuring scenarios, recovery analysis, and event-driven catalysts
Strong understanding of both local and hard currency bonds, as well as derivatives (CDS, warrants, etc.)
Ability to synthesize complex political, macroeconomic, and credit data into actionable investment insights
Exceptional financial modelling and analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce crisp, decision‑ready research
Willingness to travel extensively across Latin America
Preferred
Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred but not required
Company
Tardis Group
Tardis Group is a staffing and recruiting agency that focuses on finance, IT recruitment, healthcare, legal and commercial recruitment.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Neil MacLean
Global Managing Director
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