HPS Investment Partners is a leading global investment firm that seeks to provide creative capital solutions and generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients. We manage various strategies across the capital structure that include syndicated leveraged loans and high yield bonds to privately negotiated senior secured debt and mezzanine investments, asset-based leasing and private equity. The scale and breadth of our platform offers the flexibility to invest in companies large and small, through standard or customized solutions. At our core, we share a common thread of intellectual rigor and discipline that enables us to create value for our clients, who have entrusted us with approximately $109 billion of assets under management as of December 2023. HPS has approximately 200 investment professionals and over 650 total employees, and has fifteen offices globally.
HPS believes in the importance of giving back to its communities, and in promoting diversity and inclusivity at the firm. We are dedicated to fostering enduring community relationships, and we support our team’s community involvement through volunteer work, board service, and other contributions. In addition, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are central to HPS’s culture and investment processes.
Position Description
HPS is seeking a dynamic and organized Research Analyst to join the Private Credit team in the New York office. The Research Analyst will provide both deal-specific and macro-level industry research to assist in the due diligence process for new investment opportunities across multiple deal teams and strategies.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
- Prepare deal-specific research as part of the investment due diligence process to be shared with deal teams and the investment committee.
- Create research updates covering specific industries and pertinent market topics for distribution amongst deal teams.
- Develop comparable company analyses to assess and value new investment opportunities.
- Collect and organize equity research reports, models, and company financial reports.
- Coordinate with third party advisors and equity research analysts.
- Complete ad hoc projects and analysis for senior management as needed.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
- At least 2-3 years of experience in a research role or public accounting (Big 4, CPA preferred).
- Strong understanding of capital structures, financial statements, and investment metrics.
- Experience with Bloomberg, CapitalIQ, and SEC EDGAR is a plus.
- Excellent organization skills; detail oriented; quick learner.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Desire for a fast-paced environment is crucial.
Location
- New York, NY
Employment Type
- Full-time, Exempt
Hybrid Work Schedule
- 4/1 split (F work from home, M-Th work from office.)
Rate of Pay:
The compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000 but may vary based on various factors including job function, experience and geographic location. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
HPS Investment Partners is an equal opportunity employer. HPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, ancestry, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
