Distressed Credit Analyst

Octus is seeking a Distressed Debt Analyst to join our team of experienced, successful and highly motivated individuals at one of New York City’s fastest-growing and most successful fintech startups. The analyst will be an industry generalist, covering in-and out-of-court restructurings and stressed/distressed situations across various geographies. As a member of the team, the analyst will also develop story ideas for existing coverage and help shape future coverage.

Analysts will collaborate with our Distressed Debt Legal Analysts, Covenant Analysts and editorial staff to provide research and analysis directly to our subscribers, which include top hedge funds, investment banks, trading desks, financial advisors and law firms. 

This position is based in our New York City office.

Responsibilities

• Produce research reports and topical intelligence articles, including valuation and waterfall recovery models, for publication and distribution to our subscribers
• Maintain active dialogue and cultivate relationships with subscribers and industry contacts to supplement coverage efforts, including idea sourcing
• Direct exposure to portfolio managers at many of the top distressed hedge funds on a daily basis
• Collaborate with top-tier Legal Analysts, Covenant Analysts, Distressed Reporters and our editorial team to cover topical distressed situations
• Maintain coverage universe of 10-15 stressed and distressed credit situations
• Follow industry and/or restructuring trends in the broader market to help guide coverage

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of investment banking, advisory, desk analyst and/or buyside experience of which 1+ years is specifically in the restructuring and/or distressed space with significant time in either a client-facing or decision-making role
• Possess very strong technical and analytical skills as well as excellent written and oral communication abilities
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

At Octus, we consider a range of factors in connection with compensation decisions, including experience, skills, location, and our business needs and limitations. As a result, compensation may vary within and across similar roles and positions. Please note that the salary range information below is a good faith estimate for this position and actual compensation for any individual may fall outside this range if warranted by the circumstances applicable to that individual. If we identify a role that would be suitable for a broader range of skills and experience such that we would consider hiring at multiple levels then the range listed below may reflect that breadth.

The base salary range estimate for this position is $150,000 - $160,000. 

The actual compensation will be at Octus’ sole discretion and will be determined by the aforementioned and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for an annual year-end performance bonus.