Credit Analyst - Leveraged Loans / Middle Market
Core
Conduct deep dive credit analysis and maintain coverage of stressed and distressed private filers across leveraged loans and high yield bonds, from early pressure signs through Chapter 11 restructuring.
Role type
Senior credit analyst (distressed debt/restructuring)
Builds
Financial models, recovery and waterfall analysis, and timely research notes on capital structure developments
Domain
Financial services / Distressed debt / Leveraged loans / High yield bonds
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Credit analysis, financial modeling (three-statement and forward), accounting expertise, capital structure analysis, credit agreement review, recovery estimation, thematic research, client communication
Preferred skills
Liability management experience, Chapter 11 process familiarity (DIP structures, plan classification, voting, valuation disputes), restructuring advisory background
Technologies
Financial modeling tools, credit databases, legal research platforms
Responsibilities
Track issuer performance and capital structure developments; identify early indicators of credit deterioration; review credit agreements and indentures; conduct transaction and post-restructuring analysis; collaborate with legal analysts; engage with subscribers on live situations
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2+ years experience)