Investment Analyst

Our client, located in Minneapolis , is an investment firm which specializes in distressed debt investing. This position provides an opportunity to work in a global fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment with a focus on investing in distressed debt obligations and originating opportunistic corporate financings.  This position will develop relationships and contacts with appropriate third parties to facilitate the origination, analysis, execution and monitoring of investments.  It will provide exposure to complex structured transactions within a variety of industries and across range of stressed and distressed asset types.   This position will perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of risk and return for purchase and sale of distressed debt, including debt obligations of financially troubled companies and structured finance securities.  It will provide detailed cash flow modeling, valuation and investment return analysis to support the origination of opportunistic financings.  Qualifications include a minimum of five years experience in credit analysis or equity analysis; strong math and accounting abilities with discounted cash flow skills required and statistical modeling experience is required.  Experience with below investment grade securities, leveraged loans, corporate finance transactions, illiquid and quasi-illiquid investments.  An undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or a related field is required.  An advanced degree (MBA, CFA and/or CPA) is a plus.