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Job Description

GROUP DESCRIPTION: Apex Credit Partners LLC ("Apex") is an asset management platform focused on managing leveraged loans and CLOs with approximately $4.5 billion in assets under management. Apex is wholly-owned by Jefferies Finance LLC, a joint venture of Jefferies Group LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company formed in 2004.

POSITION: Apex is actively looking for experienced Vice President level positions for our New York mid-town office with the following attributes:

• Analyst buy-side role with 5 - 7 years of overall experience
• Underwriting of leveraged loan transactions as well as monitoring existing exposures within assigned industry sectors

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: As an analyst on the Apex team, you will be assigned certain industries and assume responsibilities related to underwriting new primary transactions and covering existing loan investments. These responsibilities will include the following:

• Analyze primary issuance and secondary market opportunities
• Conduct investment due diligence and assess key credit considerations
• Preparation of underwriting approval/decline memos for formal credit committee approval
• Continuous oversight/coverage of all investments
• Provide quarterly analysis of financial and operating performance
• Prepare amendment, waiver, and consent requests
• Buy/hold/sell recommendations based on credit and relative value

REQUIRED BACKGROUND:

• Significant experience in bank loan underwriting and research with in-depth quantitative credit, financial analytical, and critical thinking skills expertise
• Demonstrated modeling, written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Significant experience analyzing CIMs, models, credit agreements, and term sheets
• Team player who is a resourceful self-starter, willing to assist with the training of junior analysts, and to work on special projects
• Strong experience with the following industries a plus: Auto, Tech
• CFA, MBA, and/or formal credit training is a plus

Primary Location: New York, NY. Full time Salary Expectations: $200,000-$250,000

About Us

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

The salary offered will take into consideration an individual's experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.