Executive Director & Credit Analyst, Floating Rate Loans

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, a global asset management organization, is looking for an experienced credit professional to join the Bank Loan Strategies Team. The role involves rigorous credit analysis of leveraged loan issuers and portfolio oversight for floating‑rate syndications.

Responsibilities

• Perform fundamental credit analysis of companies issuing broadly syndicated floating‑rate loans.
• Evaluate credit risk across quantitative, qualitative, structural and relative value factors.
• Build, maintain and update detailed financial models focused on cash flow and valuation.
• Prepare and present written credit investment memos and recommendations for new investments, stressed situations and secondary opportunities.
• Track issuer performance against underwriting expectations, monitor credit quality and portfolio exposures, produce periodic updates and alert portfolio managers to emerging risks and opportunities.
• Analyze loan documentation and credit agreements (covenants, collateral structure, intercreditor terms, lien priority, security packages) to assess structural protections under different scenarios.
• Engage with management teams, private equity sponsors, debt‑advisors, industry contacts, sell‑side desks and other stakeholders to perform due diligence, market and industry research and source new loan investment opportunities.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, traders and senior investment professionals to communicate credit views, discuss investment ideas and coordinate relative‑value analysis across sectors and instruments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7‑15 years of direct experience analyzing leveraged loans, syndicated credits, high‑yield or leveraged finance transactions.
• Strong financial modeling skills, including building and maintaining cash flow models, valuation models and stress testing.
• Deep understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, credit metrics and ability to interpret qualitative factors such as industry dynamics, business strategy and management strength.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of preparing credit memos, investment recommendations and presenting to investment committees and senior stakeholders.
• Prior experience with portfolio monitoring, relative‑value analysis and trading desk collaboration.
• Familiarity with regulatory, compliance and risk‑management frameworks applicable to leveraged credit investments.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments and deadlines, and adapt to a dynamic market environment.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in MicrosoftExcel, Bloomberg and/or other credit research tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or relevant certification (e.g., CFA) is a plus.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed and advanced based on their skills and talents.

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