Credit Relationship Manager | Experienced Hire

Overview

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading and investment firm where individuals work together to solve complex market problems. Our credit team combines deep fundamental research with market structure expertise, leveraging quantitative methods, data, technology, and strong external relationships to identify opportunities across investment‑grade and high‑yield markets.

We are looking for a Credit Relationship Manager to expand and enhance our connectivity with issuers, syndicate desks, and dealer capital markets teams. This role supports a Portfolio Manager and a team of analysts conducting rigorous, bottom‑up credit research. You will help drive differentiated access, improve primary and secondary market execution, and serve as a key interface between Susquehanna and the broader credit ecosystem.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of relationship development, build a scalable external engagement framework, and directly influence the investment process through improved flow of information, access, and deal‑related insights.

• Develop and maintain relationships with syndicate desks, corporate issuers, and private capital channels.
• Drive improvement in primary market allocations in both IG and HY credit.
• Make sure that team is aware of the forward pipeline of issuance and partner with dealers by providing reverse inquiry, deal structures pricing frameworks.
• Enhance secondary market connectivity through strengthening two‑way dialogue with credit sales & trading to improve market color, liquidity sourcing, axes, and block opportunities.
• Act as thought leader in developing thematic investing opportunities while working alongside sector analysts.

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in credit sales, trading, DCM/syndicate, or on the buy‑
• Ability to build senior‑level relationships with syndicate teams and issuers to drive better allocations.
• Strong working knowledge of primary issuance mechanics, book building, allocation dynamics, and secondary trading/liquidity in IG/HY.
• Familiarity with credit fundamentals.
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable representing the team’s priorities with external counter parties.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CFA) a plus.

The annual base pay range for this role is $200,000–$300,000 + discretionary bonus + benefits. Susquehanna considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, key skills, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.