Credit Fundamental Research Analyst
Posted on 7/19/2023
INACTIVE
Squarepoint Capital

501-1,000 employees

Global investment manager using technology for automated trading
Company Overview
Squarepoint Capital stands out as a top-tier global investment manager due to its scientific approach and advanced technology, which enables the construction of diversified portfolios with systematic and quantitative strategies. The firm's specialization in developing automated trading systems that operate across global financial markets provides a competitive edge, ensuring efficient and effective trading. Their commitment to achieving high-quality returns for clients further underscores their industry leadership and dedication to client success.
Financial Services
Data & Analytics

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

2014

Headquarters

New York, New York

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

4%
Locations
London, UK
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
React.js
CategoriesNew
Quantitative Finance
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • 2-4 years of relevant industry experience preferred, will consider individuals with additional industry experience opportunistically
  • Deep understanding of companies' fundamentals (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statements)
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Understanding of main credit instruments (Bonds, CDS, Index, Loans)
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to be nimble and react quickly to news flow
  • Out-of-the-envelope thinking and independence of thought
  • Dynamic and flexibility to continue learning
Responsibilities
  • Credit Fundamental Research analyst with a large cross regional coverage across IG/HY corporate issuers or EM issuers
  • Screen thoroughly and actively the fundamentals and market dynamics of all issuers in coverage
  • Deep dive into special situations and stressed/distressed companies with bespoke fundamental models
  • Generate trade ideas that are submitted to discretionary PMs for immediate implementation in the market
  • Monitor and dynamically adjust trade ideas during the whole trade life cycle
  • Primary focus throughout the day on generating and monitoring fundamental trade ideas
  • Perform credit analysis across the capital structure and relative-value analysis vs peers in the same sector/sub-sector
  • Run, update, and improve bespoke models on special situations and high conviction trades in production
  • Research and monitor news flow and publication of research pieces related to all issuers in coverage
  • Build and foster relationships with relevant sell-side analysts in the coverage and syndicates
  • Attend and contribute to internal meetings, maintaining an active dialog with PMS, quants, and other analysts
Desired Qualifications
  • Programming knowledge is a plus