Investment Associate - Credit
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Sphere Recruitment is partnering with a leading global investment manager overseeing billions in assets worldwide. The firm views the GCC as a key high-growth market and is actively expanding its regional team to deploy substantial capital across real estate and real assets.
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Overview
Sphere Recruitment is partnering with a leading global investment manager overseeing billions in assets worldwide.
The firm views the GCC as a key high-growth market and is actively expanding its regional team to deploy substantial capital across real estate and real assets.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to relocate to the region and advance their careers, while benefiting from the dynamic opportunities and lifestyle the UAE has to offer.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Investment Associate to join our Credit Investment team.
This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad spectrum of credit strategies, including corporate credit, structured credit, and private debt, within a dynamic, global investment platform.
The successful candidate will support senior investment professionals in sourcing, analysing, and managing credit investments while contributing to portfolio construction and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed fundamental credit analysis, including financial modeling, cash flow forecasting, and capital structure evaluation
- Perform due diligence on prospective investments, including industry research and issuer analysis
- Support the execution of transactions across public and private credit markets
- Monitor existing portfolio positions, tracking performance, covenant compliance, and risk factors
- Prepare investment memos and present recommendations to internal investment committees
- Collaborate with trading, risk, and legal teams to facilitate deal execution and portfolio management
- Stay current on macroeconomic trends, market developments, and relative value opportunities in credit markets
Qualifications & Experience
- 2–6 years of experience in credit analysis, investment banking, leveraged finance, or Structured Finance.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Solid understanding of credit markets, fixed income instruments, and capital structures
- Experience evaluating leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, or private credit investments is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Arabic Speaking preferred but not essential
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
- CFA designation or progress toward CFA is preferred
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