Mar 17, 2015

Bond modeling test help

Hello fellow monkeys,

I just got a modeling test for a DCM role. I will finish it after work tonight and was hoping someone would be willing to check it over quickly. Anyone willing to help?

Thanks

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mrb87

11y

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I'd be willing to but I have spent 5 years in DCM/credit investing and have no idea what a bond modelling test for a DCM role is...

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SonnyZH

11y

Haha me neither... I'm guessing it's a standard cash flow modelling test?

I.e. P&L down to EBITDA.

EBITDA (-) Capex (+/-) Change in NWC (-) Cash Taxes (-) Other CFs CFADS (-) Cash Interest (+/-) Drawdown/Principal Repayment Levered FCF

Gross Leverage Net Leverage Interest Cover DSCR

Something basic along those lines?

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LongandShortofit

11y

From looking at it on my phone, even more simple than that. Mostly basic payment schedules. Thanks for the offer, mrb87. I'll PM you tonight when I finish it.

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LongandShortofit

11y

Took a little longer than I thought. Anyone still up and willing to look it over for me?

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Random Name

11y

If yer DCM does modeling as their main activity....

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stillsleepy

11y

Would be interested to see the model or the instructions they sent. Any chance you're willing to share OP?

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