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Nassau Financial Group · 3 days ago

Managing Director , Credit Research NGC

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$225K/yr - $300K/yr

10+ years exp

Nassau Financial Group is a leading investment management firm specializing in below-investment-grade credit markets in the United States. The Managing Director (MD), Credit Research will lead the firm's credit research function while maintaining hands-on involvement in the investment process, managing a team of analysts and covering a personal book of credits.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of credit analysts

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Maintain direct coverage of a personal portfolio of leveraged loan and high-yield bond issuers

Conduct in-depth fundamental credit analysis, financial modeling, and covenant review

Provide timely recommendations and risk assessments for investment decisions

Ensure consistency, accuracy, and rigor across all research outputs

Implement and enforce best practices for credit analysis and documentation

Maintain robust internal risk frameworks

Partner with portfolio managers to identify attractive investment opportunities and manage risk

Contribute to portfolio construction decisions through rigorous credit recommendations

Leverage familiarity with CLO structures and constraints to optimize investment decisions

Present research findings and recommendations to the investment committee

Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external clients regarding credit views and market outlook

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Credit research experienceFinancial modelingCLO structures knowledgeLeadership experienceCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsRisk assessmentInvestment decision-makingPresentation abilitiesTeam management

Required

10+ years of experience in credit research, with a focus on leveraged loans and high-yield bonds

Deep understanding of below-investment-grade credit markets, including capital structures and covenant analysis

Proven leadership experience managing research teams while maintaining personal coverage responsibilities

Strong financial modeling and analytical skills

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Preferred

Familiarity with CLO structures and portfolio management considerations highly desirable

CFA designation or MBA preferred

Company

Nassau Financial Group

Nassau Financial Group is an insurance and financial services company specializing in fixed annuities and asset management services.

Founded in 2015

Hartford, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees

https://nfg.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$1.21B

Key Investors

Golub CapitalFortress Investment GroupGolden Gate Capital

2025-07-08Debt Financing· $425M

2024-06-03Private Equity· $200M

2024-02-22Debt Financing· $250M

Leadership Team

Phillip J. Gass

Chief Executive Officer

Kostas Cheliotis

Co-Founder, General Counsel and COO

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