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Associate - Risk & Quant Strats

New York

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 $149 billion of assets under management as of December 2024. HPS has approximately 250 investment professionals and over 770 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.

Position Description

The Risk & Quant Strats team is seeking an individual skilled in accounting, quantitative analysis, and  fundamental credit knowledge for a newly created role in the quant credit area.  The Associate-level position would assist the RQS Managing Director in running a suite of financial spreading and credit risk reporting tools, with an initial focus on the HPS Direct Lending business.  As a result, the seat would receive significant visibility within the firm.  The primary focus of the role would be pro forma financial modeling for deal analysis, both as such analysis relates to originations activity as well as to building out higher frequency quant credit risk monitoring capabilities.  A secondary focus would be geared towards risk reporting and monitoring.  Finally, the scope of the role includes the potential to make and apply novel research contributions on the drivers of risk and return in private and public credit markets, as well as the potential for involvement with the Investment Grade Private Credit business.

The successful candidate for the role will possess a B.S. or masters degree in accounting, finance, or economics from a top-tier university, a solid understanding of private credit deals, and a good working knowledge of SQL and/or Python.  Knowledge of leading commercial reduced-form and structural credit risk models is highly desirable, as is CFA charterholder status.  Temperamentally, the successful candidate will be highly collaborative, conscientious, and execution-focused. 

Responsibilities

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

  • Risk reporting and monitoring
  • Pro forma financial analysis and model development
  • Contribution to the RQS financials spreading / QC system
  • Research into drivers of risk and return in private and public credit strategies

Qualifications:

  • B.S. or Masters in Accounting, Finance, or Economics from a top-tier university
  • 3-6 years of relevant experience, preferably within the financial services or asset management industry
  • Proficient in Python and/or SQL and Microsoft Office
  • Knowledgeable of leading commercial credit risk models
  • Highly collaborative and execution-focused / ownership and growth mindset
  • CFA charterholder status is a plus

Location:

  • New York

Hybrid Work Schedule

  • 4/1 split (F work from home, M-Th work from office)

Rate of Pay 

  • The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 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.

 

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