Credit Analyst - Private Research

at  Octus formerly Reorg

OCTUS, FORMERLY REORG

Octus, formerly Reorg is a leading global provider of credit intelligence, data, and analytics. Since 2013, tens of thousands of professionals across hedge fund, investment banking, management consulting, and law firm verticals have come to rely on Octus, formerly Reorg to make better, faster, and more confident decisions in pace with the fast-moving credit markets. For more information, visit: https://octus.com/

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2+ years of credit research experience from buy side, sell side or rating agency, with significant time spent in either a client-facing or decision-making role
• Experience should include financial analysis, building cash flow projections, and understanding capital structures
• Possess very strong technical and analytical skills as well as excellent written and oral communication abilities
  At Octus, formerly Reorg, we consider a range of factors in connection with compensation decisions, including experience, skills, location, and our business needs and limitations. As a result, compensation may vary within and across similar roles and positions. Please note that the salary range information below is a good faith estimate for this position and actual compensation for any individual may fall outside this range if warranted by the circumstances applicable to that individual. If we identify a role that would be suitable for a broader range of skills and experience such that we would consider hiring at multiple levels then the range listed below may reflect that breadth.
  The salary range estimate for this position is $80,000 - $95,000.
  The actual compensation will be at Octus, formerly Reorg’s sole discretion and will be determined by the aforementioned and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

ROLE

We are looking for credit analysts who are keen to work on the US leverage loan situations across lifecycle. The analyst will be a part of a team of twelve analysts covering both performing and distressed credits.
We are seeking analysts with experience on primary and performing credit coverage or distressed debt and restructuring coverage. The analysts will be responsible for publishing credit research reports with actionable investment ideas, focusing on fundamental credit analysis, relative value analysis, and valuation.
The role provides the opportunity to collaborate with our lawyers and other groups in generating cross-disciplinary research and analysis for our subscribers, which include top institutional asset managers, hedge funds, investment banks, trading desks, and financial and legal advisors. The role involves a high degree of client interaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure coverage of a portfolio of US performing leveraged loan borrowers across different stages of lifecycle and lead primary analysis work
• Conduct fundamental credit analysis, relative value analysis and build forward looking credit models with an aim of producing actionable investment ideas for our subscribers
• As a member of the team, you will also be expected to maintain an active dialogue with industry contacts. You will get direct exposure to the buy side, sell side and various advisors on a daily basis
• Responsible for training and mentoring junior analysts on the team in credit analysis, to facilitate their development to full credit analyst positions
• Follow industry trends in the broader market to help guide coverage
• Support and collaborate with our top-tier legal analysts highlight Octus, formerly Reorg’s value add in topical credit situations