Credit Research Analyst

Job Description

Credit Research Analyst | Obra Capital

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Obra Capital, located in Montpelier, VT. Obra Capital, through its Obra Institutional Credit division, focuses on conducting comprehensive research and investment in high yield corporate debt across a variety of industries for institutional and private clients. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the Senior Credit team by providing in-depth research and analysis. The Credit Research Analyst is essential for delivering informed credit ratings, recommendations, and comprehensive market monitoring to support investment decisions and client reporting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Montpelier, VT
• Pay: $70000–$85000 yearly
• Team: Supports the Senior Credit team
• Mission: Supports the Senior Credit team by conducting comprehensive research and analysis of high yield corporate debt to inform investment recommendations and client reporting.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Market Research: Conduct comprehensive market research across diverse sectors to support senior credit analysts’ investment recommendations.
• Financial Analysis: Perform detailed industry assessments, review financial reports, analyze earnings and news releases, and develop relative value frameworks.
• Data Management: Collect, monitor, and systematize critical information to inform the credit investment decision-making process.
• Financial Modeling: Assist in the development and execution of financial models and valuation processes.
• Communication & Reporting: Deliver concise verbal and written summaries, analyses, and presentations for credit analysts and key stakeholders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Experience: 1 year of direct or relevant internship experience in credit research, specifically with leveraged loans, at an investment bank, private equity firm, or comparable investment firm.
• Skills: Financial analysis, Financial modeling support, Written communication, Verbal communication, Organization.
• Bonus: Master’s degree in finance, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field.