Credit Analyst

About LDS Investments

LDS Investments is an independent asset management firm focused on the Nordic credit markets. Through its flagship fund, the firm manages a concentrated, actively hedged portfolio of corporate bonds and other fixed-income instruments. Since inception, LDS has delivered strong, consistent returns by combining fundamental credit research with disciplined portfolio construction and currency-hedging strategies.

Learn more at www.ldsinvestments.com.

Why Join LDS Investments

• Direct collaboration with CIO.
• Opportunity to take on more responsibility early.
• Work in a small, agile, and highly experienced team.
• Exposure to high-conviction credit investing across the Nordic region.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and performance.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, highly analytical and detail-oriented Credit Analyst to join our investment team. The role offers great responsibility, and hands-on exposure to fundamental credit analysis, portfolio monitoring, and investor reporting — within a small, dynamic, entrepreneurial and fast-paced team environment. You will work closely with the portfolio manager and the investment committee. You will take on real responsibility early, supporting the investment process from issuer analysis to trade execution and ongoing performance tracking. This role requires strong proficiency in financial modelling, and a solid understanding of credit investments, as the Analyst will play a key role in enhancing our investment team, to further drive performance and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain advanced financial and valuation models, using Microsoft Excel, Pivot tables, VBA, and other tools to forecast future performance.
• Assess company fundamentals, debt capacity, liquidity, and covenant structures.
• Prepare investment memos and present findings to the investment team.
• Track portfolio exposures, FX hedges, and performance attribution.
• Analyze pricing, spread movements, and relative value across issuers, and sectors.
• Support monthly and quarterly investor reports, performance summaries, and commentaries.
• Contribute to compliance checks and operational efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of proven experience with financial analysis and modelling within asset management, investment banking, or credit research.
• Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel/PowerPivot, with VBA a plus.
• Solid understanding of fixed-income instruments, credit investing, credit metrics, credit risks, refinancing risks, and valuation.
• Meticulous attention to details, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive, hands-on approach. Active passion for investing and financial markets.
• Self-motivated, analytical, and comfortable working independently in a high-performance environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Nordic regional knowledge and language proficiency a plus.

Compensation

Base salary range is $105,000-$140,000. The base salary offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis, with the potential for discretionary, performance-based compensation and the prospect of long-term profit-sharing as the firm continues to expand. The role is requiring four days per week in our Midtown Manhattan office, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.