Associate – Credit Researcher
Location: Abu Dhabi
Client: Leading Global Alternative Investment Manager
Experience Level: Associate (3–5 years)
We are working with a prestigious global alternative investment firm to identify a Credit-Focused Associate Researcher for their Abu Dhabi office. This role sits at the intersection of bottom-up credit analysis and top-down macroeconomic strategy, supporting both deal evaluation and long-term asset allocation decisions.
The Opportunity
You will be part of the Research and Asset Allocation team, contributing to investment decisions across the credit platform. You’ll play a key role in level-setting each potential deal, ensuring that risk factors — including default risk, FX risk, and macroeconomic variables — are properly analyzed and contextualized within the firm’s broader allocation strategy.
What You’ll Do:
Conduct bottom-up credit research with an emphasis on balance sheet and income statement analysis
Evaluate regional macroeconomic conditions and their implications for credit quality and portfolio strategy
Assist in shaping the asset allocation framework, with a focus on long-term return cycles and timing
Provide well-reasoned input on deal-level risks, including default probability, FX volatility, and income exposure
Work closely with senior members of the investment and strategy teams to generate insights that inform capital deployment
Track and forecast economic drivers and sovereign/regional risks relevant to portfolio construction
Ideal Background:
3–5 years of experience in credit research, investment banking, asset management, or a strategic finance function
Strong understanding of financial statement analysis, particularly within credit-intensive sectors
Familiarity with macro frameworks and how they interact with credit and portfolio construction
Exposure to deal evaluation, due diligence, or similar high-stakes investment processes
Solid understanding of what drives default risk, FX sensitivity, and long-horizon income variability
Ability to synthesize bottom-up insights into top-down allocation recommendations
A commercial and structured thinker with excellent communication skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; CFA or progress toward it is a plus
Why Apply?
Join a globally respected alternatives manager with a growing presence in the Middle East
Contribute to a team that integrates macro thinking with fundamental credit research
Gain exposure to deal-making, asset allocation, and long-term strategy
Based in Dubai, a dynamic and fast-growing investment hub
Work alongside seasoned professionals in a collaborative and high-performance culture
To apply please send your CV to fundmanagement@octaviusfinance.com