Position Overview:
We are seeking a junior DM corporate credit analyst who will be supervised by a senior analyst in charge of covering a given set of sectors/regions on both bonds and loans instruments across the full risk spectrum, and contributing to a collection of fundamental credit strategies across our hedge fund and CLO vehicles. The role of the junior analyst will be:
- Assist the senior analyst by collecting information, attending investor presentations, running credit analysis and documenting credit memos
- Help the senior analyst monitoring thoroughly and actively the fundamentals and market dynamics of all issuers in coverage on both bonds and loans instruments (notably across earnings or any events)
- Be part of the buildout of the new Squarepoint CLO platform along with our CLO management PMs and DCM heads
- Contribute to our fundamental business for the hedge fund centered around primary, short duration and alpha capture
Required Qualifications:
- Advanced degrees from top universities in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Mathematics/Statistics or related subjects
- Experience in researching, analyzing and modelling data – ideally through prior internship experience or in a related position
- 1 - 4 years of relevant experience
- As a bank desk analyst from
- High Yield/loans/distressed desk
- Origination desk focusing on leveraged finance
- Investment banking/M&A division covering any sector
- Or in a buy-side firms:
- Long only credit asset managers
- CLO shops
- Credit specialists HFs
- Multi-strategy HFs
- Big 4 auditing firms:
- Consulting/advisory
- Deals/transaction
- Audit teams covering any sectors
- Coding skill in Python and ease with Excel is a plus
- Excellent writing skills and ability to quickly synthesize thoughts and organize information
- Openness to tackle any project or task that is required
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple teams and regions
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver under tight timelines
The minimum base salary for this role is $150,000 if located in New York. This expectation is based on available information at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, which could constitute a significant portion of total compensation. This role may also be eligible for benefits, such as health, dental, and other wellness plans, as well as 401(k) contributions. Successful candidates’ compensation and benefits will be determined in consideration of various factors.
Skills Required
- Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or related field from a top university
- 1-4 years of relevant experience in corporate credit, leveraged finance, investment banking, buy-side credit, CLOs, hedge funds, or Big 4 advisory/deals/audit
- Experience researching, analyzing and modeling financial and credit data
- Ability to produce clear written credit memos and synthesize information quickly
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues across teams and regions
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver under tight timelines
- Openness to tackle varied projects and tasks as required
- Coding skill in Python
- Proficiency with Excel
Squarepoint Capital Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Squarepoint Capital and has not been reviewed or approved by Squarepoint Capital.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision insurance are provided alongside FSA options, indicating a broad healthcare offering. Disability, life, and AD&D coverage are also cited as part of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program is offered, with multiple mentions of a company match. Long‑term financial protections such as life and disability insurance complement the retirement plan.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid volunteer time are included. Parental leave is described as generous.
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Squarepoint Capital is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients. We are a data and technology driven firm who specialize in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets.
