Investment Analyst - Private Placement (Hybrid)

Allied Solutions LLC is seeking a Private Placement Investment Analyst to join their Investment Grade Private Placement team. The role involves evaluating new investment opportunities, monitoring existing holdings, and contributing to investment decisions across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriting of new Investment Grade debt private placements across a variety of industries through fundamental credit analysis and relative value assessment
• Prepare detailed credit memos and financial models that clearly summarize issuer fundamentals, transaction structure, key risks, and investment rationale for internal review
• Assist with transaction due diligence, including reviewing offering materials and coordinating with senior team members on investment-specific analysis
• Review transaction legal documentation alongside senior analysts to understand covenant structures, creditor protections, and overall deal terms
• Monitor existing portfolio investments by tracking issuer performance, financial statements, covenant compliance, rating agency actions, and relevant market or industry developments
• Support recommendations for covenant amendments or waivers by analyzing issuer performance and credit implications
• Engage with Private Placement agents and internal stakeholders to support deal sourcing and execution efforts
• Participate in internal meetings, including credit discussions and watchlist reviews, contributing analysis and insights as appropriate
• Assist with team and firm initiatives, including process improvements, research projects, and ad hoc analytical requests

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related quantitative field
• Approximately 1–3 years of relevant experience, such as credit analysis, investment analysis, banking, asset management, insurance, big 4 accounting firm or similar financial roles
• Foundational understanding of financial accounting, financial statement analysis, and credit fundamentals
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify key risks and drivers
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex information concisely
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• High level of intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset
• Exposure to private placements, leveraged finance, or fixed income credit through work experience or internships
• Progress toward or interest in pursuing the CFA designation or MBA
• Familiarity with debt structures, credit agreements, or covenant analysis
• Experience working in an investment, banking, insurance, or asset management environment

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Leave programs
• Holidays
• Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Volunteer time
• Associate Resource Groups

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