Covenant Analyst

ION Analytics
Full-time
New York
$250,000 - $290,000
Posted on 3 months ago

Job Description

Xtract Research is seeking a leveraged finance lawyer to join our team as a Covenant Analyst. In this role, you will write reports summarizing and analyzing material terms in high yield bond offering memos and/or credit agreements related to leveraged loans. You will also answer questions from clients (hedge funds, asset managers, banks, and law firms). Attention to detail, issue spotting, clear writing, and the ability to explain complex legal terms are crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Write research reports on leveraged loan covenants
  • Write event-driven research reports on special situations
  • Write research for a library of covenant primers
  • Write reports on new trends and market developments
  • Answer client questions
  • Meet tight deadlines for publication

Requirements

  • Finance lawyer with extensive experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing leveraged finance documentation
  • 4+ years of Big Law experience in leveraged finance
  • Deep understanding of the leveraged finance market and how covenants and financial definitions work in leveraged finance documents

Benefits

  • No benefits