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