Credit Analyst

Octus

Octus 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 to make better, faster, and more confident decisions in pace with the fast-moving credit markets.

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Working at Octus

Octus hires growth-minded innovators and trailblazers across the globe to drive our business and culture. Our core values - Action Oriented, Customer First Mindset, Effective Team Players, and Driven to Excel - define an organizational ethos that’s as high-performing as it is human. Among other perks, Octus employees enjoy competitive health benefits, matched 401k and pension plans, PTO, generous parental leave, gym subsidies, educational reimbursements for career development, recognition programs, and much more. 

Role

We are looking for a credit analyst to deliver European leveraged finance analysis from debt origination and primary to restructuring. The analyst will be a member of a team of 8 experienced investment professionals covering credits across the spectrum from high-yield to distressed to restructuring. The analyst will be responsible for publishing credit research reports with actionable investment ideas with a focus on fundamental credit analysis, relative value analysis, special situations analysis and valuation. 

The role requires the analyst to closely monitor financial markets and specifically leveraged finance as we are an incumbent provider of data and analysis in this segment. It also requires collaboration with our reporters, lawyers and others in helping generate cross-disciplinary research and analysis. The role involves a degree of client interaction with our subscribers, which include top institutional asset managers, hedge funds, investment banks, trading desks, and financial and legal advisors.  

What we offer:

• Join a passionate team of analysts with diverse experience levels, dedicated to delivering best-in-class credit research 
• Generous benefits packages 
• Hybrid remote work opportunity 
• Fast-paced, high-growth environment with opportunities for professional advancement

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze a portfolio of European high-yield, stressed and distressed credits - taking ownership of sectors, topical names
• Conduct in-depth fundamental credit analysis, relative value assessments, and develop forward-looking valuation models to generate actionable investment ideas.
• Track market trends and work with team members and other editorial groups to help guide our coverage
• Work closely with Octus’ legal analysts and reporters to deliver value-added insights on topical credit situations
• Respond promptly to subscriber requests, which may include  participating in calls to offer informed perspectives on credits under coverage
• Maintain active communication with clients and industry contacts to source new ideas
• Support the Editorial group on ad hoc requests and respond to market-moving news to ensure timely and comprehensive coverage

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years in credit research (buy-side or sell-side) or investment banking 
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Proficient in building capital structures, financial modeling, scenario analysis and cash flow projections
• Strong understanding of business operations, key risks, revenue drivers, credit metrics, and macroeconomic factors
• Ability to interpret financial statements and assess business performance
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Octus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and treated fairly. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to innovate and succeed.