Full-Time

Credit Analyst

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Point72

Point72

201-500 employees

Global asset management specializing in investments

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Junior, Mid

Florida, USA

Category
Sales & Trading
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in credit research on the buy-side or sell-side.
  • Outstanding skills in conducting fundamental credit research, including financial modelling and relative value analysis.
  • High degree of familiarity with different credit securities, including bonds and credit default swaps.
  • Comfort dealing with uncertainty and must be able to express conviction.
  • Desire to take risk and accountability of their decisions.
  • Self-motivated, team orientated, and highly collaborative.
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct rigorous fundamental bottom up credit research to identify attractive long/short investment opportunities. This will entail credit analysis, financial modelling, documentation reviews, etc.
  • Analyze businesses and capital structures (Loans, Bonds, CDS) across Distressed, High Yield, and High Grade credit markets and develop credit opinions working with the PM and other analysts in the team.
  • Synthesize market information and develop thematic trade ideas across sectors.
  • Develop differentiated investment views from consensus and push conviction or contrarian viewpoints.
  • Monitor existing positions, including news-flow, fundamental developments, and supply.

Point72 is an asset management firm that focuses on various investment strategies, including discretionary long short equity, systematic investing, and macro strategies. The firm also invests in private markets, aiming to identify and take advantage of investment opportunities across different asset classes and regions. Point72 serves a wide range of clients, such as institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices, and operates in major financial centers around the world. What sets Point72 apart from its competitors is its commitment to aligning its success with that of its clients through management fees and performance-based incentives. The firm's goal is to generate superior returns while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning, alongside a strong emphasis on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$908M

Headquarters

Stamford, Connecticut

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Point72's investment in AI-driven strategies aligns with industry trends for enhanced decision-making.
  • The firm's expansion into private credit markets offers potential for higher yields.
  • Point72's diverse client base, including institutional and high-net-worth individuals, provides stability.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition for talent may impact Point72's ability to attract top executives.
  • Potential valuation risks in private investments could affect Point72's portfolio performance.
  • Regulatory scrutiny due to Steven Cohen's dual roles may pose conflicts of interest.

What makes Point72 unique

  • Point72 leverages a multi-strategy approach, including discretionary, quantitative, and macro investing.
  • The firm has a global presence with offices in major financial hubs worldwide.
  • Point72's commitment to ESG efforts sets it apart in the asset management industry.

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Benefits

Fully-paid health care benefits

Generous parental and family leave policies

Mental and physical wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Non-profit matching gift program

Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community

Tuition assistance

A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more