Credit Research Analyst, Global Macro

The role

An investment analyst will join a discretionary macro team focused on liquid credit. The role involves conducting fundamental bottom up credit research to identify long/short investment opportunities.

What you will do

• Conduct fundamental bottom up credit research to identify long/short investment opportunities.
• Perform credit analysis, financial modelling, and documentation reviews.
• Analyze businesses and capital structures across Distressed, High Yield, and High Grade credit markets.
• Develop credit opinions.
• Synthesize market information and develop thematic trade ideas across sectors.
• Develop differentiated investment views from consensus.
• Monitor existing positions including news-flow, fundamental developments, and supply.
• Engage and maintain external relationships with sell-side research, syndicate, company management, and ratings agencies.

Required qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in credit research or trading on the buy-side or sell-side.
• Experience building full three statement models including all key KPIs.
• Direct experience reviewing credit agreements and bond indentures to understand corporate balance sheet flexibility.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

Nice to have

• Experience as a desk analyst or trader.
• Prior industry specific focus and experience.

About the company

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. The firm seeks to deliver superior returns through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies.