Credit Valuations Analyst

As a Credit Valuations Analyst at our esteemed buy-side client's Valuations Team, your role will involve conducting comprehensive credit valuations of private companies. You will be responsible for analyzing financial statements, credit agreements, and market data to determine creditworthiness and potential risks. Your contribution will play a critical role in providing valuable insights to support informed investment decisions. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct Credit Valuations: Perform thorough credit valuations of private credit investments. - Develop and Maintain Credit Valuation Models: Create and refine credit valuation models tailored to specific asset classes. - Collaborate with Investment Team: Work closely with the Investment Team to assess and mitigate credit risks associated with existing investments. - Credit Risk Assessment: Perform thorough credit risk assessments on new investment opportunities. - Modeling and Reporting: Estimate the value of credit investments, prepare detailed credit valuation reports and presentations. - Monitor Credit Portfolio Performance: Track key credit performance indicators, identify strategies for credit risk mitigation. Requirements: - Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field. - Minimum 3 Years of Experience in credit valuations within the financial services industry. - Strong Technical Skills in financial modeling, credit analysis, and data analysis. - CFA Designation or actively pursuing the CFA program (preferred). - Advanced Proficiency in Financial Tools like MS Excel, Bloomberg, and credit risk modeling software. - Excellent Communication Skills for presenting complex credit information effectively. - Collaborative Mindset to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications: - Credit Risk Certification such as Certified Credit Risk Manager (CCRM) or Credit Risk Certification (CRC). - Experience with Credit Risk Models like PD models, LGD models, and EL models. - Knowledge of Credit Markets including high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, and private credit.,