Credit Analyst

Company: Alexander Chapman
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Location: London
Job Description:

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support a Portfolio Manager focused on an Event-Driven / Stressed / Distressed Credit strategy. The role involves conducting deep-dive research, financial analysis, and helping generate actionable investment ideas. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a sharp analytical mindset and a strong interest in credit markets to build a career in hedge fund investing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive research on companies, capital structures, and special situations
  • Analyze financial statements, market trends, and macroeconomic data to uncover investment opportunities
  • Build and maintain detailed financial models for valuation, forecasting, and risk analysis
  • Draft clear, concise investment memos and presentations for internal use and client updates
  • Use data tools and market resources to monitor performance and stay ahead of industry developments
  • Track relevant news, regulatory shifts, and catalysts that could affect the investment portfolio

Qualifications & Preferred Background

  • 2–5 years of professional experience, ideally in investment banking, restructuring, asset management, or hedge funds
  • Strong financial modeling and Excel skills; familiarity with valuation techniques and credit analysis
  • Solid understanding of financial markets and investment strategies, especially in distressed and event-driven investing
  • Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
  • Highly self-motivated, curious, and detail-oriented
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

Posted: April 17th, 2025