Credit Operations Analyst

Company Overview

Obra Institutional Credit (OIC), a subsidiary of Obra Capital Inc., is a leading independent asset management and investment research firm, specializing in high-yield bonds and leveraged loans with a strong focus on rigorous, bottom-up credit analysis. OIC’s clients include industry-leading wealth managers, large public pension funds, and other leveraged finance investors.

Position Overview

OIC is seeking a Credit Operations Analyst to join our New York City office. Reporting to the Head of Operations for Obra Capital, this role will support our investment research business by maintaining our credit research platform, managing subscription access, and ensuring seamless operations. The Credit Operations Analyst will also provide support to the Montpelier office, assisting with general operations processing needs. This position will be full-time in our New York City office.

Responsibilities

• Run Daily Performance calculations and distribute to Analysts and Portfolio Managers.
• Bond and Loan trade allocations, trade affirmations, settlement of bond and loan trades, loan communications in ClearPar, distribution of Funding Memos to relevant parties 
• Assist with CLO trade settlement activities
• Maintain SMA client’s portfolio activity including booking relevant transactions in internal systems
• Distributing monthly statements.
• Processing relevant Corporate Actions and informing Portfolio Managers/Analysts involved.
• Assistance with monthly cash and asset reconciliation.
• Completing Monthly Best Executions.
• Assist with new SMA client onboarding and closing of accounts
• Support various administrative and ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in financial operations, investment research, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record and a proficiency in math.
• Understanding of financial markets, credit instruments, and basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This position is 5-days per week in our NYC office. 

Salary Range 80000 - 100000 USD