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Octagon Credit Investors, LLC is a 25+ year old, $32B+ investment adviser focused on leveraged loan,
high yield bond, and structured credit (CLO debt and equity) investments. Through fundamental credit
analysis and active portfolio management, Octagon's investment team identifies attractive relative value
opportunities across below-investment grade asset classes, sectors, and issuers. Octagon’s investment
philosophy and methodology encourage and rely upon dynamic internal communication to manage
portfolio risk. Over its history, the firm has applied a disciplined, repeatable, and scalable approach in its
effort to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for its investors.
The firm was founded in 1994 as a separate business unit of Chemical Bank and in 1999, Octagon spun
out from Chase Manhattan Bank. Octagon honors its heritage through its company name and logo, both
of which are derived from Chase Manhattan's emblem. Located in New York, the firm currently
comprises approximately 80 employees, many of whom have spent their entire professional careers at
Octagon.
Octagon believes that providing a challenging and rewarding career, combined with a supportive work
environment, incents employees to remain at the firm. Significant employee ownership and low
employee turnover also underscore our culture of partnership, teamwork, and dedication to preserving
investor capital across all our funds/accounts under management. We also embrace the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion; our employees can bring the best version of themselves to work every day. We thrive in an environment where everyone’s voice is heard, every idea counts, and the differences of our employees are valued.
Position Summary:
The Investment Intern is responsible for supporting the Investment Team and assisting with research
and monitoring of investment activity for companies in below investment grade capital markets. We are
looking for an individual who is curious, eager to learn, exited to contribute and take initiative, and help
add value to the team. Throughout their internship, the Investment Intern will have an opportunity to
shadow internal and external meetings and presentations to gain an awareness of investment and
internal decision protocols.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with research and monitoring of investment activity for companies through news/press releases, earnings calls, sell-side research, SEC filings, industry conferences, and discussions with management teams
- Shadow internal and external meetings and presentations to gain an awareness of investment and decision protocols
- Support the preparation and updating of investment projection tracking models
- Help maintain internal databases of investments
- Support the development of technology-based solutions designed to improve internal record keeping, monitoring, and reporting capabilities
- Proactively take on ad hoc projects and provide support for new business initiatives, as needed
Areas of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Qualifications:
- In the process of completing a Bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework in Accounting and Finance preferred
- Highly motivated, proactive team player with a positive attitude
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong analytical skills, and exemplary attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task, be proactive, work independently, and work effectively under pressure (often under deadlines and changing priorities)
- Outstanding reputation of professional integrity and maturity
Potential Compensation and Benefits Offerings Post Internship:
- Competitive salary and eligibility for year-end performance-based bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- 401(k) matching program
- Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)
- Professional designation and licensure assistance
- Family support and leaves of absence
Please note that Octagon does not sponsor work visas or immigration-related employment benefits.
