Leveraged Finance Credit Research, Private Financing Solutions, Vice President

About this role Business Overview     PFS Investment Partners, a part of BlackRock, is a leading global, credit-focused alternative investment manager that  seeks  to provide creative capital solutions and generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients. We manage various strategies across the capital structure, including privately negotiated senior debt; privately negotiated junior capital solutions in debt, preferred and equity formats; liquid credit including syndicated leveraged loans, collateralized loan  obligations  and high yield bonds; asset-based finance and real estate. The scale and breadth of our platform offer the flexibility to invest in  companies large and small , through standard or customized solutions. At our core, we share a common thread of intellectual rigor and discipline that enables us to create value for our clients.      Role description:     This is a VP position within our US Lev Fin team across industry. The candidate will work with the US Lev Fin team and work closely with the portfolio managers in assessing public, liquid credit opportunities. The ideal candidate should be capable of primary credit coverage of a defined list of issuers and will be responsible for rigorous credit-orientated fundamental research across the corporate capital structure. The individual will be monitoring investments for Public High Yield, Leveraged Loan and Long/Short Credit strategies. Generalists could apply .

Conduct fundamental credit research across the corporate capital structure    Work with a senior analyst in covering   various sectors ,   analyzing   and explaining economic,   competitive   and political drivers that   impact   a borrower ’ s credit quality.    Contribute trade ideas and discuss them with the portfolio managers,   participate   in relative value and trade structuring discussions Interact with management teams, industry sources, other analysts, sell-side analysts, and other investment professionals    Assimilate and filter various sources of information to develop   long term , well-researched investment theses on credits,   sectors   and issuers    Create historical and projected financial models, analyze key financial and operational metrics, develop deep valuation    Communicate credit opinions and investment recommendations orally and in writing to Portfolio Managers, other analysts, credit and advisory committees and external clients      Skills,   experience   and education:    7-1 1   years of experience in credit/financial statement analysis, with specific experience analyzing companies, fixed income   securities   and equity investments    Relevant experience in credit research (sector agnostic)   MBA or equivalent qualification in Finance with superior academic record; CFA will be an added advantage    Advanced financial analysis and modelling skills with specific experience in one of several of the following: analyzing companies, fixed income   securities   or equity investments    Strong Excel, financial modelling, and analytical skills    Familiarity and experience with bond and loan covenants – familiarity with leveraged loan credits and syndication processes in beneficial but not essential    Enquiring and analytically minded with a logical and thorough work ethic    Must   possess   the desire and ability to work in a team-orientated environment   Excellent written and verbal communication skills        Our benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. Our hybrid work model BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the