Associate Director, Team Lead, Research Assistants

Location: New York

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Credit Sights is currently seeking a Team Lead – Research Assistant based out of our New York City office.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Credit Sights continues to offer award-winning, unbiased research on global credit markets, empowering clients to make informed investment decisions. With offices in New York, London, Singapore, Glasgow, Denver, and Charlotte, we serve a diverse global institutional client base, including banks, investment advisors, mutual funds, and hedge funds. As a leading voice in credit research, our expert insights are featured in top publications such as Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times.

As a Fitch Solutions Company, Credit Sights provides a dynamic environment fostering professional growth and innovation, where you collaborate with seasoned analysts to deliver critical intelligence in complex financial markets.

Working at Credit Sights offers the chance to be part of a premier independent credit research firm, renowned for its in-depth analysis and insights. You'll collaborate with a team of seasoned analysts, delivering critical intelligence that helps clients navigate complex financial markets. This dynamic environment encourages professional growth and innovation, enabling you to make a meaningful impact in the field of credit research.

About the Team

Covenant Review is currently seeking a senior Research Assistant to act as Team Lead, based out of our New York office.

This is a senior, hands-on role within our market-leading leveraged finance team at Covenant Review. The Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Research Assistant team, driving process improvements, ensuring high-quality delivery, and partnering closely with analysts, data teams, and management.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Provide day-to-day leadership, training, and support to the US Research Assistant team
Oversee and prioritize workflows, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery across all RA outputs

Handle complex research and publication tasks with minimal supervision, while coaching others on day-to-day execution

Review work produced by RA team and provide feedback to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency

Partner with analysts to support data collection, document analysis, and research projects

Drive continuous improvement by optimising existing processes and implementing strategic, scalable workflows.

Foster strong collaboration and communication between NY and London offices to ensure consistency of publishing as well as meeting deadlines

Maintain and modify internal databases and CMS tools; train team members on best practices

Collaborate with sales and data teams on client requests, marketing materials, and bespoke data needs

You May be a Good Fit if:

Multiple years’ experience in a research, data, or capital markets support role
Advanced proficiency in Excel and content management systems (CMS)

Good understanding of the leveraged loan and bond markets, including how market conditions impact structures and documentation

An understanding of LFI / Covenant Review products, data content, and how clients use them

Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior analysts and stakeholders

Proactive problem-solving and strong organizational skills

Proven ability to train, mentor, and collaborate with junior team members
Experience building best practices and fostering a productive, collaborative work environment

Why Choose Fitch:

Hybrid Work Environment:  2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location

A Culture of Learning & Mobility:  Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity

Investing in Your Future:  Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals

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