Investment Analysts, Credit Opportunities

Investment Analyst, Credit Opportunities positions are available in New York, New York. D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. seeks a full‑time Investment Analyst who will work in its office in New York, New York. Responsibilities Research economic issues and present research results in reports, tables, and charts. Conduct differentiated, bottoms‑up fundamental economic analyses of companies, business models, relevant industry metrics, and industries. Prepare written technical reports for management to help them understand how the economy will affect companies and industries. Formulate recommendations, policies, and plans to solve economic problems. Conduct surveys and collect data by participating in quarterly earnings calls and monitoring material news events related to stressed and distressed companies. Collect data by attending industry conferences and management meetings, identifying and analyzing relevant industry metrics, and evaluating new coverage. Analyze data using mathematical models and statistical techniques, including building and using financial models, benchmarking, and other analytical tools, to explain economic phenomena and forecast trends in relevant sectors. Interpret and forecast market trends in the credit space and review present and historical trends, SEC filings, transcripts, presentations, company materials, government and industry publications, and other sources of data. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field of study. At least two (2) years of experience with corporate financial modeling, including credit‑focused cash‑flow projections, integrated cash‑flow, liquidity, and covenant analysis; modeling debt schedules; pro forma models for M&A, refinancings, recaps, spin‑offs, and liability management. Valuation and scenario analysis experience, including liquidation waterfall analysis, credit instrument expected return analysis, and credit relative value analysis. Proficiency in building models in Excel and using CapitalIQ and FactSet to analyze investment opportunities. Programming and working with APIs. Leveraging third‑party data sets to predict business KPIs and outcomes. Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary for this position ranges from $275,000.00 to $300,000.00. The compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year‑end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program. Application Process Applicants may submit a resume by mail to D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P., Two Manhattan West, 375 Ninth Avenue, 52nd Floor, New York, NY 10001, or by email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Submissions must reference 2026-5915 NYT. No phone calls please. As is customary for the employer, applicants who pass initial screening will be required to complete and pass a technical screening involving a case study, which tests for financial literacy, data analysis, analytical skills, and commercial judgment. EEO Statement D. E. Shaw is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or other category protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr