CNH Partners - Credit Analyst - Analyst

About AQR Capital Management:
AQR is a global investment management firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver superior, long-term results for our clients by seeking to filter out market noise to identify and isolate what matters most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. Underpinning this philosophy is an unrelenting commitment to excellence in technology — powering our insights and analysis. This unique combination has made us leaders in alternative and traditional strategies since 1998.

AQR takes a systematic, research-driven approach, applying quantitative tools to process fundamental information and manage risk. Our clients include institutional investors, such as pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, single family offices and sovereign wealth funds, as well as financial advisors.

Your Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated Credit Analyst to join the Investment Research & Analytics team. This role offers the opportunity to work across public and private credit markets, supporting investment decisions through fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and systematic portfolio monitoring. The analyst will contribute to the generation of differentiated insights across asset classes including high yield, leveraged loans, investment grade, structured credit, and distressed debt.

Responsibilities include:
• Support the US team in Conducting fundamental credit analysis of issuers across industries, including capital structure, covenant, and cash flow analysis.
• Support and maintain dynamic financial models, including three-statement forecasting, sensitivity analysis, and recovery scenarios.
• Support senior researchers in the US for prepare investment recommendations, investment memos, and relative value assessments across credits.
• Monitor existing portfolio positions, updating models and outlooks based on quarterly results, event-driven news, and market developments.
• Identify early warning signals and risk factors at the company, sector, and macro levels.
• Contribute to thematic research reports on emerging trends, sectors, and event-driven opportunities.
• Collaborate with investment teams to deliver real-time insights using data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools.

What You’ll Bring:
• 2–5 years of experience in credit research, investment banking, or asset management.
• Strong academic credentials; CFA, CPA, or MBA in finance preferred.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and covenant analysis.
• Familiarity with distressed, high yield, and investment grade markets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear and concise investment memos.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and data-driven environment.
• Intellectual curiosity with a systematic approach to problem solving.

What We Offer:
• Exposure to a diverse set of credit strategies across private and public markets.
• Opportunity to contribute to investment decisions at scale, supporting portfolios across asset classes.
• Collaborative culture that combines fundamental research with advanced analytics, automation, and technology.
• Professional growth through direct mentorship and access to senior investment professionals.