What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Credit Analyst - Private Placements position at Vaco by Highspring?
Key Responsibilities
- Perform in-depth fundamental credit analysis on primarily investment-grade issuers, with some exposure tohigh-yieldopportunities.
- Produce clear, well-structured written reports and present investment recommendations during underwriting, factoring in exposure levels, maturities, and relative value considerations.
- Review and interpret transaction documentation; coordinate with legal teams to assess covenant protections and overall deal structure.
- Monitor current portfolio holdings by tracking financial performance, news flow, rating agency actions, and industry developments; provide timely updates and recommendations.
- Evaluate and respond to amendment or waiver requests with thoughtful analysis.
- Share sector knowledge and credit insights with colleagues across the Private Markets and broader Investments team.
- Engage with external parties including rating agencies, research analysts, and other market participants to gather perspectives on issuers and industries.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and respond appropriately to audit requests.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with market intermediaries and issuer management teams.
- Contribute to cross-departmental initiatives and process enhancement efforts.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 7-10 years of experience in corporate credit research, lending, or related field.
- Proven ability to analyze corporate financial statements and assess creditworthiness.
- Familiarity with deal structures, documentation, and the role of covenants in underwriting.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings and influence investment decisions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Bloomberg.
- Solid judgment and decision-making ability, with minimal need for oversight.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to team and leadership discussions.
- Expertise in real estate, REITs, or diversified funds.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.