Analyst / Associate, Direct Lending / Private Debt

eFinancialCareers; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled financial analyst to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves performing detailed financial and market research, preparing complex Excel financial models, and analyzing investment performance. You will work closely with senior management, assisting in negotiations and preparing legal documentation. This position offers the opportunity to engage with management teams and sponsors while assessing new investment opportunities. If you're passionate about finance and eager to contribute to impactful investment decisions, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis and market research is essential.
• Proficiency in complex Excel financial modeling required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial and market research for investment decisions.
• Prepare complex Excel models and investment committee memos.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Market Research

Excel Financial Modeling

Investment Valuation

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Master's Degree in Finance or Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing detailed financial and market research and analysis that forms the basis for decisions on new debt and/or equity investments of the firm
• Preparing various complex Excel financial models including cash flow analysis, debt sizing and structuring
• Preparing investment committee memos
• Preparing presentations and pitches for internal and external use
• Analysing investment performance including maintaining and updating investment valuations and financial models as well as keeping track of relevant current market activities
• Assisting in negotiating and preparing the legal documentation
• Assisting in investment closings
• Meeting with management teams and sponsors when assessing new investment opportunities and monitoring the existing portfolio
• Additional duties include providing direct support as deemed necessary by senior management