Tactical Opportunities Distressed Credit Research Analyst
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is one of the worlds leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people commitment to innovation and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best and work with the best this is where you belong.
About the Role
The Tactical Opportunities Distressed Credit Research Analyst is an integral part of Lathams Financial Accounting team. This role will be responsible for taking the lead in identifying and researching potential stressed targets in the relevant market and advising Restructuring and Special Situations (R&SS) partners on industry opportunities while monitoring the market to identify corporate distress and converting it into a pipeline of targets with broad coverage across sectors jurisdictions and company size with areas of focus when building the pipeline including maturity profiles capital needs company and sectorspecific stress and advisory representation. This role will be located in our New Yorkoffice. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Preparing detailed internal credit analysis including assessing liquidity debt capacity and financial and operating performance to evaluate company weaknesses and potential financing needs
- Developing workflows from ideation to marketing presentation supported by credit reviews and gotomarket strategies for positioning R&SS opportunities
- Contributing to pitches through financial and commercial analysis of company situations
- Working closely with the Chair and CoChairs of the R&SS practice as well as R&SS partners counsels and associates
- Promoting effective work practices by working as a team member and demonstrating respect for coworkers
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Exhibit strong teamwork and collaborative skills and the ability to foster those skills
- Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills
- Possess strong analytical and problemsolving skills
And have:
- A bachelors degree or equivalent preferably with a finance or economics component
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in stressed or distressed debt or broader corporate credit analysis
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources well-being events and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
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About Company
Latham & Watkins, a global law firm, advises the businesses and institutions that power the global economy. We leverage our vast global resources to work relentlessly and efficiently to accomplish client goals.
