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CIFC Asset Management lists this US High Yield and Long/Short Credit Research Analyst opportunity in new york city, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
US High Yield and Long/Short Credit Research Analyst
CIFC Asset Management LLC (together with its affiliates, “CIFC”) is an alternative credit specialist offering investment solutions across CLOs, corporate, structured, opportunistic credit and direct lending. The firm currently manages over $47 billion in assets and employs more than 200 professionals in the U.S. and Europe.
CIFC is seeking an analyst to join its high yield and Long/Short Credit research team. The analyst will work closely with the existing High Yield team to identify, evaluate and monitor long and short investment opportunities for the high yield portfolios. The role requires generating investment ideas through fundamental company and industry analysis, while assessing the impact of macroeconomic and market developments on individual issuers and groups of bonds. The analyst must be a team player with a strong network and work ethic.
Responsibilities:
Identify, evaluate and monitor idiosyncratic long and short ideas for high yield portfolios
Build and maintain detailed financial models and forecasts
Conduct industry and company-specific due diligence
Work with portfolio manager and traders to identify bonds to align with thematic trades
Provide support across the team as needed, including coverage during absences or periods of increased workload
Leverage industry relationships to source and develop investment ideas
Quickly assess how company-specific developments and macroeconomic events are likely to affect individual credits or groups of credits
Assist the marketing team with strategy-related materials and market insights
Participate in various ad-hoc projects
Qualifications:
7+ years of high yield research experience
Deep network of high yield sell-side and buy-side analysts
Strong investment judgment, analytical rigor, and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and willingness to respond to market-moving developments outside of regular business hours.
Excellent financial modeling, written communication, and presentation skills.
The expected base salary range for this position is $225,000 - $300,000 plus a discretionary bonus. The bonus compensation can exceed base salary, but will depend on the performance of the individual, team and firm.
This full-time position is located in New York City. The analyst will be expected to be in office 4-5 days a week
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Worksite address
new york city, NY, 10261, US
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