Investment Team
Fixed Income
Corporate credit research by market (IG, HY, Distressed & Special Situations, Emerging Markets, Financials). S&P-style issuer ratings, private credit recruiting prep, and networking with credit investors.
Applications close
Sunday 13 July · Midnight (CEST)
Founding cohort · Associate seats for September 2026
Overview
A research-led credit desk covering corporate debt across the rating spectrum. Members publish S&P-style issuer rating case studies, prep for private credit and credit research roles, and meet credit investors through speaker sessions.
Sub-verticals
What this department produces
Monthly Research
Each month, associates publish spread moves and rating actions in their assigned market to the desk.
Issuer Rating Case Studies
Full credit reviews using an S&P-style scorecard, walking through business, financial and structural risk.
Associate-Led Lessons
Each associate teaches a session on their corner of the credit market, building both depth and presentation reps.
Private Credit Recruitment
CV reviews, mock interviews and case practice for private credit and fixed income roles.
Target firms
Department structure
Application
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Associate roles are filled by master's students at ESADE. Submit your application below.