Guggenheim Investments is seeking an exceptional candidate to join its European Corporate Credit team. The focus of the role is the analysis of a broad range of companies and sectors in the European corporate credit market and development of investment recommendations. Coverage includes leveraged loans, high yield bonds, investment grade bonds, and private/direct credit.
* Evaluation of new investment opportunities through detailed due diligence of target companies and sectors.
* Financial statement and balance sheet analysis.
* Constructing detailed financial models and investment memos.
* Attending meetings with management of potential investee companies (some travel required).
* Continuous monitoring of performance of existing portfolio companies.
* Participation in investment committee discussions.
* Some experience in an investment-related role (e.g., credit/equity analyst, corporate finance/development role) required for Associate to Vice President candidates, none for Analyst candidates.
* An excellent academic background including a minimum of 2:1 Honours degree in a Finance/Quantitative/Business Studies/Legal/Engineering discipline.
* CFA or ACA qualification is desirable.
* Excellent analytical ability, business acumen, and demonstrated desire to work within the investment management industry.
* Strong Excel skills, given the role’s focus on financial modelling.
* Good verbal and effective written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver reports and presentations to allow the Investment Committee to allocate capital.
* Strong self-motivation, desire to listen and learn, and ability to work autonomously.
* Prior coverage of companies in healthcare, cyclical sectors, business services, chemicals, financial, and consumer sectors is desirable but not essential.
* Minimum of five years’ experience in an investment-related role (e.g., credit/equity analyst, corporate finance/development role).
Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.
Guggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm that delivers value to its clients through two primary businesses: Guggenheim Investments, a premier global asset manager and investment advisor, and Guggenheim Securities, a leading investment banking and capital markets business. Guggenheim’s professionals are based in offices around the world, and our commitment is to deliver long-term results with excellence and integrity while advancing the strategic interests of our clients.
Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Learn more at GuggenheimPartners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @GuggenheimPtnrs.
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