Leveraged Loan Associate - Top Global Bank

Senior Associate Leveraged Finance Credit Analyst

Are you a Leveraged Finance Credit Analyst looking to expand your toolkit and step into a high-visibility, dual-discipline role? A prestigious global financial institution is seeking a Senior Associate to join their NYC risk team. Sitting at the intersection of credit and market risk, you will have an unparalleled vantage point over high-profile, lead-underwritten leveraged loan transactions. Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Oversight: Conduct deal-by-deal analysis for major transactions heading to the Loan Distribution Committee, directly influencing approvals.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner closely with Trading, Investment Banking, and Wholesale Credit Risk.
• Market Intelligence: Deliver strategic market commentary and risk assessments directly to senior leadership.
• Data Innovation: Analyze large datasets and gain hands-on exposure to data tools like Python and Tableau.

Requirements:

• Experience: 4+ years of relevant leveraged finance credit analysis, underwriting, or portfolio management with a leading bank or rating agency.
• Technical Skills: Strong corporate credit risk fundamentals, financial modeling, and knowledge of cash flow lending and syndicated loan market conventions.
• Data Savvy: Experience with (or strong desire to learn) basic data automation and visualization tools (Python/Tableau).
• Soft Skills: Superb communication and interpersonal skills; ability to act as a trusted advisor. Formal credit training is a plus. Must commute to NYC (4 days per week hybrid office schedule).

Benefits: This position offers career upside plus an attractive compensation package with a bonus opportunity. Excellent employee benefits package. Hybrid work arrangement, presently 4 days in NYC office. Estimated base salary range is $170,000 to $190,000 depending on experience. Bonus eligible.