New York-based financial consulting firm has a Senior Level Analyst position open.  Responsibilities for this position include in-depth research and analysis of a portfolio of retail companies (such as JC Penney, Best Buy, Kroger, etc.). The position entails using fundamental financial statement and operational analysis focusing on credit risk and industry trends, and preparing comprehensive reports for our clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial/accounting background, including a minimum of five years of experience, along with excellent writing and communication skills. Past experience analyzing retailers is a plus.