A global asset management firm is seeking a talented and motivated Credit Investment Analyst to join its dedicated credit investment team in Tokyo.
This opportunity is ideal for early-career finance professionals with approximately 1-4 years of experience who possess strong financial modeling and financial analysis skills and are interested in developing a career in buy-side investment management.
Previous credit investment experience is not essential. This is a particularly attractive opportunity for professionals looking to transition from sell-side finance to buy-side asset management.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct financial modeling and financial statement analysis to evaluate potential credit investment opportunities.
- Analyze Credit Opportunities across multiple credit investment strategies.
- Support investment analysis covering Direct Lending, Investment Grade Credit, High Yield Bonds, CLOs, and Infrastructure Debt.
- Review company financial performance, financial statements, and relevant credit information to support investment evaluations.
- Develop and maintain financial models to assess the financial characteristics of potential investments.
- Support the identification and assessment of credit investment opportunities.
- Prepare financial analyses and investment-related materials for internal discussions.
- Collaborate closely with senior investment professionals within a specialized credit investment team.
- Contribute analytical insights to the team's investment evaluation and decision-making processes.
- Work independently on assigned financial analysis and modeling tasks while coordinating with other investment team members.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or higher.
- Approximately 1-4 years of professional experience in the financial services industry.
- Practical experience in financial modeling and financial statement analysis.
- Strong understanding of fundamental financial analysis concepts.
- Previous experience specifically in credit investment is not required.
- Interest in developing a career in credit investing, asset management, and buy-side investment analysis.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical thinking.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a small, collaborative investment team.
- Proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Fluent
- English: Fluent
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Financial Modeling.
About the Company
An established global asset management firm with a dedicated credit investment team.
The firm provides exposure to a broad range of credit investment strategies, including Direct Lending, Investment Grade, High Yield, CLOs, and Infrastructure Debt.
The Tokyo investment team operates as a small, specialized group, offering investment professionals the opportunity to take ownership of their work and gain direct exposure to credit investment analysis.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Rare opportunity to enter the investment team of a global asset management firm at an early stage of your career.
- Gain direct exposure to buy-side credit investment analysis and financial modeling.
- Work across a broad range of credit strategies, including Direct Lending, IG Credit, HY Bonds, CLOs, and Infrastructure Debt.
- Join a small investment team where you can take ownership of meaningful analytical responsibilities.
- Build a long-term career in Asset Management, Credit Investments, and Alternative Investments.
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