Obra Capital
Credit Research Analyst
Base Pay Range
$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr
Position Overview Obra Institutional Credit is seeking a Credit Research Analyst to join our team located in Montpelier. This position will support the Senior Credit team that conducts research into high‑yield corporate debt across a variety of industries. Day‑to‑day duties include researching and analyzing high‑yield credit investments, providing credit ratings and recommendations, and monitoring and reporting on credit markets for our institutional and private clients.
Responsibilities
Support senior credit analysts in conducting comprehensive market research across diverse sectors to underpin investment recommendations.
Perform industry assessment, review company financial reports, analyze earnings and news releases, and develop frameworks for relative value analysis within and between industry sectors.
Collect, monitor, and systematize information crucial for the credit investment decision‑making process.
Assist in the financial modelling and valuation process.
Deliver concise verbal and written summaries of pertinent information.
Take a leading role in overseeing crucial data inputs essential to the process.
Create oral and written analyses and summaries for other credit analysts and key stakeholders as needed.
Keep internal and external data sources updated and well‑maintained.
Undertake ad‑hoc projects, analyses, and other forms of support for relevant stakeholders.
Prepare presentations for internal and external stakeholders and develop strong ties with sell‑side, buy‑side advisors, lawyers, and other industry professionals.
Preferred Qualifications
1 year of direct experience or relevant internship experience in credit research, working as an analyst or associate at a top investment bank, private equity firm, or a comparable role at another firm investing in broadly syndicated leveraged loans. Recent graduates with relevant internship experience will be considered.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field is required, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
A Master’s degree in similar fields is highly valued.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with effective presentation abilities.
Self‑driven, capable of working independently in a dynamic environment while collaborating within a team.
Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines independently.
Compensation The expected base salary range for this role is outlined below. In addition to the base salary, total compensation may include a discretionary bonus based on performance. Base salary does not include any other performance‑based compensation such as year‑end cash bonus.
Base salary: $70,000–$85,000
The firm also offers robust benefits, including Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long‑Term Disability (LTD) and Short‑Term Disability (STD) insurance; and commuter benefits for parking and transit. All employees receive a daily lunch stipend.
Location Montpelier, VT
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Position Overview Obra Institutional Credit is seeking a Credit Research Analyst to join our team located in Montpelier. This position will support the Senior Credit team that conducts research into high‑yield corporate debt across a variety of industries. Day‑to‑day duties include researching and analyzing high‑yield credit investments, providing credit ratings and recommendations, and monitoring and reporting on credit markets for our institutional and private clients.
Responsibilities
Support senior credit analysts in conducting comprehensive market research across diverse sectors to underpin investment recommendations.
Perform industry assessment, review company financial reports, analyze earnings and news releases, and develop frameworks for relative value analysis within and between industry sectors.
Collect, monitor, and systematize information crucial for the credit investment decision‑making process.
Assist in the financial modelling and valuation process.
Deliver concise verbal and written summaries of pertinent information.
Take a leading role in overseeing crucial data inputs essential to the process.
Create oral and written analyses and summaries for other credit analysts and key stakeholders as needed.
Keep internal and external data sources updated and well‑maintained.
Undertake ad‑hoc projects, analyses, and other forms of support for relevant stakeholders.
Prepare presentations for internal and external stakeholders and develop strong ties with sell‑side, buy‑side advisors, lawyers, and other industry professionals.
Preferred Qualifications
1 year of direct experience or relevant internship experience in credit research, working as an analyst or associate at a top investment bank, private equity firm, or a comparable role at another firm investing in broadly syndicated leveraged loans. Recent graduates with relevant internship experience will be considered.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field is required, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
A Master’s degree in similar fields is highly valued.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with effective presentation abilities.
Self‑driven, capable of working independently in a dynamic environment while collaborating within a team.
Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines independently.
Compensation The expected base salary range for this role is outlined below. In addition to the base salary, total compensation may include a discretionary bonus based on performance. Base salary does not include any other performance‑based compensation such as year‑end cash bonus.
Base salary: $70,000–$85,000
The firm also offers robust benefits, including Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long‑Term Disability (LTD) and Short‑Term Disability (STD) insurance; and commuter benefits for parking and transit. All employees receive a daily lunch stipend.
Location Montpelier, VT
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