Senior Associate, Corporate Credit Analyst

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Senior Associate, Corporate Credit Analyst, Dublin

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Dublin, Ireland

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Other

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Yes

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151

Posted:

21.01.2025

Expiry Date:

07.03.2025

Job Description:

Position Summary Guggenheim Investments is seeking an exceptional candidate to join its European Corporate Credit team. The focus of the role is the analysis of a broad range of companies and sectors in the European corporate credit market and development of investment recommendations. Coverage includes leveraged loans, high yield bonds, investment grade bonds, and private/direct credit. Essential Job Functions

• Coverage of the European Corporate Credit asset class across syndicated and private debt, with a focus on the specific sectors across numerous Credits and AUM, comprising:
• Underwriting of prospective new investments.
• Comprehensive due diligence process involving in-depth company and industry research, detailed financial modelling, ESG reviews, company valuation analysis, legal documentation reviews, communication with investment banks, and engagement with management teams.
• Preparation of detailed investment memoranda based on the above due diligence, before leading the presentation of opportunities to the investment committee.
• Coverage of existing portfolio exposures, including monthly/quarterly earnings announcements, other ad-hoc announcements, and ongoing industry research relevant to our sector exposures.
• Maintenance of financial models.
• Valuation models for illiquid credits.
• Detailed engagement with management teams and sponsors as necessary.
• Continuous monitoring of market trading opportunities to ensure the portfolio composition is optimized. Maintenance of various internal databases of market information used for portfolio management and marketing of new funds.
• Contributes to the training of junior staff and coordinates workload amongst team members.
• Actively looks to develop and maintain relationships with both buy-side and sell-side market participants.
• Represents Guggenheim on the European Leveraged Finance Association’s ESG Committee, a pan-European network of leveraged loan investors which seeks to promote greater ESG transparency and develop industry best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA or ACA qualification is desirable.
• Excellent analytical ability, business acumen, and demonstrated desire to work within the investment management industry.
• Strong Excel skills, given the role’s focus on financial modelling.
• Good verbal and effective written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver reports and presentations.
• Strong self-motivation, desire to listen and to learn, and ability to work autonomously.
• Prior coverage of companies in healthcare and/or cyclical sectors is desirable but not essential.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in an investment-related role (e.g., credit/equity analyst, corporate finance/development role).
• An excellent academic background including a minimum of 2:1 Honors degree in a Finance/Quantitative/Business Studies/Legal/Engineering discipline.

Salary Details Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation. #J-18808-Ljbffr