Junior Credit Analyst

Job description

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At AXA IM our purpose, to act for human progress by investing for what matters, is central to every action we take as a business. As a responsible asset manager, we actively invest for the long-term to help our clients, our people and the world to prosper.

As a Junior Credit Analyst, you will report to the Head of Research Europe, and you will be part of AXA IM Alts.

The Loan & Private Debt team is a dynamic part of AXA IM Alts' Structured Finance department, comprised of 100 experts managing over €50Bn in assets. Our Structured Finance department focuses on non-traditional fixed income products designed to deliver stable and predictable cash flows.

Team Locations
• New York: 12 members
• Paris: 23 members

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In this role, you will assist Loan Portfolio Managers and Senior Analysts with daily activities, perform investment reporting, and monitor operations for AXA IM Alts’ €12 billion+ Credit Portfolios under CLO and SMA fund formats.
Key responsibilities
• Prepare comprehensive credit write-ups, focusing on risk assessment and investment viability
• Develop cash flow models, including historical financial analysis and projection forecasting
• Analyze ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors as part of credit evaluations
• Conduct industry reviews and provide detailed analysis on key sectors
• Set up deal-specific data within the internal portfolio management tool (Maia)
• Assist in the development and structuring of analytical tools and databases for the investable universe
• Monitor and aggregate relevant market data (e.g., indices, volumes, prices, deal pipeline)
• Contribute to the creation of marketing materials and respond to various ad-hoc requests
• Provide general portfolio and credit analytics support, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights

Desired profile

Qualifications :

SHARE your unique expertise

Education and experience
• Graduate degree in Business, Engineering, or a Master's in Finance
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in Leveraged Loans or High Yield Credit Analysis (including internships and apprenticeships), with a focus on modeling and/or structuring, preferably gained at a sell-side firm or buy-side firm

Skills
• Good understanding of financial statement analysis
• Proficiency in cash flow modeling
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Capable of managing multiple workstreams across various projects and deals for different senior analysts
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized with a strong work ethic

We would love to know more about you. Let’s connect! Send us your resume.