GBM - Public, US Leveraged Finance, Fundamental Strategies Group Associate - New York

Global Markets, US Leveraged Finance, Fundamental Strategies Group, New York, Associate

The US Leveraged Finance Fundamental Strategies Group is a team of analysts that works closely with the trading teams for Bank Loans, High Yield and Distressed Trading in evaluating US corporate credit trading opportunities. Analysts build financial models, perform fundamental credit and trading technical analyses, and conduct due diligence, all towards developing executable trade recommendations for internal and external consideration. The team is currently looking for analysts with expertise and background in natural resources, including with respect to metals and mining, chemicals, power and utilities, and energy.

Responsibilities / Qualifications:

• Analyzing credit opportunities and developing investment theses, based upon quantitative and qualitative diligence, including through thorough analysis of financial performance and construction of cash flow and valuation models
• Producing commentary on single-name credit opportunities and the market more broadly for a variety of internal and external audiences
• Liaising with clients, investors and internal sub-groups to achieve commercial outcomes
• Leveraging a deep understanding of numerous companies to develop industry expertise
• Presenting investment theses and risk analyses to senior leaders
• Applying an understanding of business performance to evaluate scenarios
• Assisting in the management of risk across corporate bonds, credit derivatives and leveraged loans

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong academic record with minimum Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or a related discipline
• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving ability and experience, including in asset management, investment banking, trading, or research
• Past credit experience is ideal, but open to equity and commodity experience as well
• Natural resources banking, trading, or research experience
• Ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities and work well under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills