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Senior Credit Analyst - HY Healthcare

Balyasny Asset Management L.P. · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteAnalystFull-time

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Credit Analyst with a proven track record in idea generation (both long and short) within the high yield bond market, focused on the healthcare sector. You will join a dynamic 4-person trading team led by a Senior Portfolio Manager at a leading multi-strategy hedge fund operating within a multi-PM environment. As a senior team member, you will play a critical role in driving portfolio revenue through high-conviction investment ideas.

Responsibilities

  • Generate and pitch differentiated long and short high yield bond ideas in the healthcare sector
  • Lead deep-dive fundamental credit research, due diligence, and financial modeling for assigned coverage universe
  • Independently form and articulate investment theses, key risks, and catalysts; actively debate positions with the team
  • Monitor portfolio positions and developing credit situations; proactively identify risks and recommend trading actions
  • Stay abreast of regulatory, industry, and macro trends impacting healthcare credits
  • Collaborate closely with the Senior PM and traders in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
  • Engage with management teams, sell-side and buy-side analysts, and other market participants to enhance research insights
  • Contribute to team knowledge sharing, process improvement, and the continuous refinement of analytics frameworks
  • Take ownership of revenue production through strong idea origination and conviction in risk-taking

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of direct high yield credit research experience, with significant time spent covering healthcare
  • Demonstrated success generating profitable investment ideas (both long and short), with a clear, repeatable process
  • Deep understanding of financial statements, valuation, capital structures, legal documentation, and bond covenants
  • Strong modeling, analytical, and critical thinking skills; high attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to distill complex topics into clear investment cases
  • Team-first mentality and strong sense of accountability in a collaborative, performance-driven culture
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/CFA or other relevant credentials strongly preferred

Benefits

  • Influence P&L directly as a senior member of a nimble, high-performing team
  • Exposure to a dynamic, multi-strategy hedge fund platform with top-tier resources and technology
  • Collaborative, meritocratic culture in a flat team structure
  • Competitive compensation tied to individual and team results

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