L/S HY Credit Analyst

Job Title: Investment Analyst / Associate - High Yield Long/Short Credit

Company Overview

A leading global multi-strategy investment firm with a strong presence in liquid credit markets. The firm deploys capital across a range of strategies, leveraging deep fundamental research, rigorous risk management, and advanced analytics to generate consistent absolute returns.

Role Overview

The firm is seeking an Investment Analyst / Associate to join a high-performing Long/Short Credit team focused on high yield and opportunistic corporate credit investments.

This role offers direct exposure to the investment process, working closely with a senior Portfolio Manager to generate alpha through fundamental credit analysis, relative value, and catalyst-driven investing. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical rigor with an investor mindset and a passion for credit markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct deep fundamental credit analysis across high yield issuers, including detailed financial modeling and capital structure analysis
• Generate and pitch long and short investment ideas supported by rigorous research and clear catalysts
• Monitor existing positions, industry trends, and market developments to inform portfolio decisions
• Analyze earnings, liquidity profiles, covenants, and downside scenarios to assess risk/reward
• Track primary and secondary market activity to identify relative value opportunities
• Partner closely with the Portfolio Manager on portfolio construction, sizing, and risk management
• Build and maintain sector expertise across industries within high yield and leveraged credit

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in credit investing, leveraged finance, investment banking, or credit research
• Strong financial modeling and accounting skills with experience analyzing leveraged capital structures
• Solid understanding of high yield bonds, loans, and credit markets
• Demonstrated interest in investing, with the ability to think critically and independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate investment views
• High attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Buy-side experience in long/short credit or event-driven strategies
• Experience analyzing stressed or distressed situations
• Track record of investment idea generation (formal or informal)
• Sector specialization is a plus but not required