Fixed Income Corporate Credit Analyst

Return to search results Fixed Income Corporate Credit Analyst Region   Americas Business Unit   Asset Management Location   New York Job Description   Lazard is one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people and culture make the difference. While global in presence and reach, ours is a close, collaborative community of just over 3,000 professionals. Lazard is a place of continuous knowledge sharing, skill development and relationship building, where professionals grow and succeed together. Our entrepreneurial culture, flat structure and embrace of individual differences, allow creative ideas, original concepts, and unique perspectives to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight.  Many of the world’s leading investors — from individuals to institutions across the globe — have entrusted Lazard Asset Management. We pride ourselves in uncovering the best investment opportunities for our clients. The purpose of our asset management business is to help our clients invest for the future — whether it’s for retirement, to grow and preserve inter-generational wealth, or to benefit the organizations that make our world smarter, healthier and more sustainable. We are seeking a highly motivated Corporate Credit Analyst with 2–3 years of experience to join our investment team. The ideal candidate will combine fundamental credit analysis with a strong quantitative skillset to evaluate risk and identify investment opportunities across the corporate capital structure. You will be responsible for performing rigorous fundamental analysis and developing data-driven tools to enhance our credit process.  Key Responsibilities:Fundamental Credit Analysis Conduct comprehensive bottom-up fundamental research on investment-grade corporate issuers.Analyze business models, industry dynamics, competitive positioning, and management quality.Prepare detailed investment thesis and publish it on our internal research database.Financial Modeling Build and maintain quantitative tools for fundamental modeling, including downside sensitivity analysis and recovery valuations.Utilize scenario analysis to evaluate and stress test financials to bolster our credit opinion.Perform capital structure analysis to determine relative value across various tranches of debt.Quantitative Risk & Data Analysis Leverage quantitative tools to automate data collection and perform peer benchmarking.Develop and maintain internal credit scoring models and risk/credit surveillance dashboards. You’ll need to have:2-3 years of experience working in and around investment teamsMeticulous Attention to Detail: High standards for accuracy in financial modeling and document review.Intellectual Curiosity: A passion for financial markets and a drive to understand the drivers of credit.Quantitative Mindset: Ability to bridge the gap between qualitative business narratives and hard data.Efficiency: Capable of managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.  What we offerWe strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions and will continue to invest in the development of your career. We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately $100,000 – $130,000 USD. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including but not limited to the applicant’s years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, relevant skills for the role. Base salary is one component of Lazard Asset Management’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation. Does this sound like you?Apply! We’ll get in touch and let you know the next steps. Representation at LazardLazard is an intellectual capital business committed to delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. To achieve these objectives, we focus on attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. We believe that a workforce comprised of people who represent a wide array of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives creates a rich variety of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, solve problems creatively and make better decisions. Lazard was built on the premise that a multicultural firm can best serve a global clientele. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respecting and appreciating individual differences. Doing so has been core to our success for over 175 years. We are committed to sustaining an environment where every colleague is supported in their professional pursuits, can maximize their individual potential and contribute to our collective success.   #LI-CR1 This opportunity is closed to applications.