Analyst/Associate - SIP

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, including privately negotiated senior debt; privately negotiated junior capital solutions in debt, preferred and equity formats; liquid credit including syndicated leveraged loans, collateralized loan obligations and high yield bonds; asset-based finance and real estate. 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 $145 billion of assets under management as of August 2024. HPS has approximately 200 investment professionals and over 700 total employees, and has fourteen 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.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Identify and research investment opportunities primarily in illiquid credit markets while monitoring portfolio investments
• Develop financial models and perform comparative company analysis to determine valuation and projected investment returns
• Conduct detailed business diligence (industry analysis, competitive landscape, capital needs, growth assumptions, etc.)
• Manage third-party vendors such as attorneys, consultants and accounting/due diligence firms
• Perform detailed analysis and recommend investment opportunities
• Review primary credit documents and participate in new documentation negotiations

Candidate Profile

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field or the candidate has investment banking experience
• At least 1-2 years of completed experience as an analyst in investment banking, direct lending, restructuring, fixed income/equity research or hedge funds
• An ability to research industries, markets and companies and then summarize and qualify an independent viewpoint
• An understanding of capital structures and balance sheets and the ability to analyze a company and sensitize its forecasted operations and cash flows
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial modeling
• Strong writing skills and the ability to prepare investment summaries and complete investment memos
• Excellent Excel skills

Location

• New York, NY

Rate of Pay

• The base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $160,000 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.