Credit High Yield Energy Desk Analyst - Cantor Fitzgerald : Job Details

Job Title: Credit High Yield Energy Desk Analyst

Location: New York, NY, In office

Firm Overview:

Cantor Fitzgerald L.P., with over 12,000 employees, has been a leading global financial services firm at the forefront of financial and technological innovation since 1945. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is a preeminent investment bank serving more than 5,000 institutional clients around the world, recognized for its strengths in fixed income and equity capital markets, investment banking, SPAC underwriting, PIPE placements, commercial real estate, and for its global distribution platform. Capitalizing on the firm's financial acumen and technology prowess, Cantor's portfolio of businesses also includes Prime Brokerage, Asset Management, and other businesses and ventures. For 79 years, Cantor has consistently fueled the growth of original ideas, pioneered new markets, and provided superior service to clients. Cantor operates trading desks in every major financial center globally, with offices in over 30 locations around the world. As one of the few remaining private partnerships on Wall Street, Cantor has the distinct ability to focus on long-term value creation and solid relationship building. Our structure allows us to respond quickly to client needs, develop solutions that address complex challenges, avoid the limitations of bureaucracy, and attract talented individuals who are driven to succeed.

Responsibilities:

Credit Analysis:

• Perform in-depth fundamental research on high-yield energy sector credits, including financial statement analysis, covenant evaluation, and ESG factor integration.
• Develop robust financial models and assess capital structures to generate investment ideas.

Investment Recommendations and Idea Generation:

• Provide actionable trade recommendations and innovative investment ideas to traders and sales teams.
• Monitor and identify potential credit downgrades, defaults, or distressed opportunities within the energy sector.

Market Intelligence:

• Stay up to date on industry trends, regulatory changes, and macroeconomic factors affecting the energy sector.
• Maintain awareness of market sentiment through engagement with management teams, investor relations, and sell-side analysts.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with trading and sales teams to identify high-yield investment opportunities and align strategies.
• Leverage strong company and buy-side relationships to drive value and provide market insights.

Presentation and Communication:

• Present investment ideas and research findings effectively to internal stakeholders, sales teams, and clients.
• Produce detailed credit reports, including investment thesis, risks, valuation metrics, and market positioning.

Reporting:

• Regularly update internal stakeholders and clients on credit performance and market developments.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in high-yield credit analysis, ideally focusing on the energy sector.
• Demonstrated ability to make actionable investment recommendations and generate ideas.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of Bloomberg, Excel, and other financial tools.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with a client-focused mindset.
• Exceptional presentation skills to articulate investment ideas clearly.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees (MBA, MS in Finance) or professional certifications (CFA, CPA) highly preferred.

Salary: $350,000 - $450,000

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $350,000 to $450,000.The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).