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We believe in a vibrant, values-driven culture that is supportive, inclusive, and diverse. Here, we celebrate the individual while we support global connectivity. At CA, collaboration wins, kindness matters, and your success is our priority.
We foster an inclusive and diverse environment that enables all individuals to engage and bring their full selves to work.
Our people
Cambridge Associates believes we do our best when you do your best.
At CA, we are only as successful as you are. We actively recruit and invest in the most dynamic and diverse talent and then empower you to succeed. By leveraging your unique skills, developing your individual career goals, and building a collaborative global community of connected, diverse individuals, we build a community that is stronger together.
About you
But enough about us. Tell us about you...
- Are you a bold individual seeking an opportunity to contribute to a value-based, collaborative environment in some of the most exciting cities around the globe?
- Are you eager to work for an organization committed to diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility?
- Do you strive to work in an environment that encourages innovation and teamwork?
- Are you a thought leader who cares about making a difference in the world while contributing to an amazing culture?
- Do you value a challenging professional opportunity where you can leverage your skills, gain a valuable foundational in finance and investment, and build a long-term career development plan?
- Are you seeking a competitive salary a robust and comprehensive benefits program, and a variety of attractive benefits and perks?
The opportunity
Cambridge Associates’ Credit Investment Group (CIG) is responsible for all fixed income and credit-related investment strategies on a global basis. This spans public, hedge fund and private fund formats and includes asset classes such as investment-grade, leverage loan and high-yield bond funds; credit and distressed hedge funds; and direct lending, mezzanine, distressed and other specialty credit strategies executed through private funds. In addition to identifying compelling manager, fund and market investment opportunities, the CIG also works directly with other Investment Directors and clients in constructing, implementing, and managing credit portfolios.
Responsibilities
- The Investment Analyst (IA) role is in the C|A Credit Research group working on Private Credit. The IA will participate in the manager assessment process, including writing summaries/comments of each meeting for distribution within the firm.
- Work closely alongside one Senior Research Director helping them manage current ideas and look for new ideas. Work with them to complete in-depth written due diligence on current Private Credit opportunities. Responsibilities include: attendance at manager meetings/calls, due diligence planning, writing meeting notes, evaluation of the team, strategy, and performance, analysis of relevant positives and issues, asking questions of managers, participating in all meetings. Some travel.
- The role is part of the wider global Credit Research group giving opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in other geographies to complete the research agenda.
- Serve as a resource to colleagues seeking current information on mainly Private Credit opportunities, including data and analysis, comparison to other managers, and the opinion of the research team.
- The successful candidate will be collaborative, responsible, curious, creative, and enjoy learning.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (any subject) with a record of achievement.
- Some of relevant financial services work or internship experience preferred.
- Strong, demonstrated interest in, and comfort, with investments
- Demonstrated strong written communication and business writing skills.
- Ability and willingness to engage in conversation with managers. Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Someone that has demonstrated creativity and can come up with new ideas.
- A self-starter who takes the initiative.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team.
- Strong Excel and Powerpoint Skills
Want to learn more?
Employees of Cambridge Associates Ltd or an affiliated firm, are prohibited from employment or other association with any company, organization, business, or other entity that is involved in any way with the securities or financial services industry except for those entities that are directly affiliated with Cambridge Associates Ltd.
Employees are prohibited from acting as a Trustee or Director of, or accepting a similar position of responsibility with, any entity that is a client of or directly affiliated with a client of Cambridge Associates, Ltd or any of its affiliated companies without prior written consent from the Chief Compliance Officer of Cambridge Associates, Ltd.
Employees are prohibited from serving on the investment or finance committee of any company or organization with investable funds, or likely to develop investable funds, without prior written consent from the Chief Compliance Officer of Cambridge Associates, Ltd.
If applying for the role, you need to inform the Recruiter if there are any potential conflicts with the above.
