Description

Our Client is a leading private credit manager who invest in middle market direct lending transactions. They are currently looking to hire an experienced associate to join the London office to support the growth of its private credit platform in the UK and Europe. The individual will work with senior and junior members of the team in reviewing new investment opportunities and monitoring existing investments over time.

What you will do :

• Perform underwriting due diligence on new investment opportunities, including industry research, company research and financial analysis
• Prepare financial models, including leveraged buyout and cash flow analysis
• Perform market research using publicly available information and proprietary databases
• Play a key role in completing and presenting screening memos and investment committee approval memos
• Assist in preparation of pitch materials for clients
• Assist with all operational aspects of a transaction from initial review through closing/funding
• Proactive management of existing investments, including preparation and presentation of periodic portfolio reviews, credit analysis of historical and projected performance, monitoring of industry trends and events, and processing amendment requests

Requirements :

• 3-5 years of experience in private credit, leveraged finance
• Previous experience in a top tier private credit firm, bank or advisory firm
• Educated to degree level, with a strong record of academic achievement
• Fluency in additional European languages is highly desirable
• Strong analytical skills, including financial statement analysis, financial modeling, valuation and market research
• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with the ability to multi-task and prioritise multiple assignments in an agile team
• Teamwork oriented with ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organisation.