Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Crossing Hurdles is a leading foundational model lab seeking seasoned credit professionals for a high-impact research initiative. The role involves applying advanced credit analysis and financial modeling to contribute to the development of next-generation language model capabilities in finance.
Responsibilities
- Apply institutional-grade credit analysis including financial modeling, covenant review, and liquidity assessment to evaluate and annotate complex credit scenarios for model training purposes
- Conduct structured evaluation of credit rating methodologies, loan documentation, and credit agreement mechanics to produce high-quality, expert-level outputs
- Perform distressed credit analysis including liquidation analysis, recovery waterfall modeling, and restructuring scenario assessment
- Review and assess structured credit instruments and securitization structures, applying judgment consistent with top-tier credit shop standards
- Deliver consistent, accurate work product on a self-directed schedule, with output quality directly influencing selection for future engagements
Skills
- Demonstrated track record in credit at a credit hedge fund, private credit platform, leveraged finance desk, distressed debt fund, or restructuring advisory firm
- Proficiency in credit and financial modeling, including LBO credit analysis, debt capacity modeling, or cash flow forecasting
- Hands-on experience with covenant analysis across syndicated loan agreements and private credit documentation
- Working knowledge of at least one of: securitization/structured credit, distressed liquidation analysis, or credit rating frameworks
- Ability to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week as an independent contractor with reliable, self-managed delivery
- Eligible to work independently (note: H-1B and STEM OPT sponsorship not supported)
- Exposure to multiple credit verticals (e.g., both performing and non-performing credit, or both corporate and structured) broadens contribution scope
- Prior experience in research, writing, or analytical annotation translates directly to project output quality
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive compensation
- The opportunity to work alongside researchers shaping next-generation language model capabilities in finance
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