In support of the SSGA Fixed Income, Cash & Currency (FICC) team’s investment efforts, the Structured Corporate Credit Analyst will lead research efforts focused on bespoke investment opportunities that will include reviewing a range private capital solutions for investment grade rated corporations. The Structured Corporate Credit Analyst will perform analyses on individual investment opportunities, including formulating fundamental credit opinions, reviewing an investment’s structure components, and performing relative value analyses.
Primary Responsibilities
- Analyze financial data, statements, and trends and conduct due diligence to inform strategic decision-making for investment opportunities in complex private debt transactions.
- Review debt structure, creditors rights, collateral valuation, and accounting/regulatory risks.
- Develop scenario analyses based on qualitative and quantitative assessments of corporate financial performance, covenant and creditors protections, and collateral performance.
- Define risk and return expectations based on scenario analyses and market-based comps.
- Review all documentation related to investment opportunities.
- Engage with internal and external legal, corporate accounting and corporate advisory teams.
- Make purchase and sale recommendations based on credit profile and valuation.
Qualifications
- Five to ten years of experience in corporate finance and/or advisory services.
- CFA and/or MBA preferred.
- Thorough understanding of corporate capital structures, principles of corporate accounting, fundamental credit analyses, with a general understanding of sector fundamentals for a variety of major global industries.
- Strong quantitative skills, including the ability to perform complex calculations and to build, scale, and utilize complex financial models.
- Understanding of asset-based financing and related valuation considerations.
- Ability to work under pressure and to execute in a timely manner for complex private credit investment opportunities.
- Ability to incorporate multiple portfolio risk profiles for investment recommendations.
Standard Daily Schedule
- Review new issue and secondary markets for private structured credit opportunities.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers to recommend purchase, sales and/or portfolio re-balancing.
- Discuss ongoing surveillance of existing portfolio holdings.
- Prepare investment memorandums for portfolio managers and risk management teams.
Are you the right candidate? Yes!
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About State Street Global Advisors
What We Do. As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world’s governments, institutions and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. As a result, we have become one of the world’s largest asset managers with trillions of dollars under our care.
Our Mission. At State Street Global Advisors our mission is to invest responsibly to enable economic prosperity and social progress. We are driven by a desire to help our clients, and those who rely on them, achieve a better future. We have a long history of developing innovative investment strategies to provide our clients with reliable and transparent returns, cost-effectively, and without excessive risk.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to Flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Company: State Street Global Advisors
Salary Range
$125,000 - $200,000 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
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