Associate (Credit)

Partners Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in private credit is seeking an Associate in London to join their investment team. The role involves sourcing, due diligence, and managing UK mid-market investments. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a strong academic background. This position offers a collaborative environment and competitive compensation, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based annual bonus

Lunch allowance

25 vacation days

One-month fully paid sabbatical after five years

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a buyside investment role.
• Excellent academic record.
• Fluent oral and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investment due diligence and financial analysis.
• Prepare investment memoranda and participate in discussions.
• Monitor portfolio asset performance and assess requests.

Skills

Financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

LBO modelling

Due diligence

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a top UK university

Tools

Excel

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What It's About

In this position, you will be part of the Private Credit Investment team in London, with responsibilities across all aspects of direct lending investing in the UK mid-market, including sourcing, due diligence, execution, and ongoing monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Investment due diligence including review of diligence reports, interviewing industry experts, and attending management meetings and site visits.
• Financial analysis including detailed LBO modelling and scenario testing.
• Preparation of investment memoranda and participation in Investment Committee discussions.
• Portfolio management activities including monitoring of portfolio asset performance and assessing waiver and amendment requests.
• Assist senior investment team members in building relationships with sponsors and other external parties, with an excellent opportunity to leverage and expand your professional UK network.

What We Expect

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a buyside investment role (private credit / private equity), debt advisory, management consulting, investment banking (leveraged finance, M&A), or transaction services.
• A passion for and commitment to investing in UK mid-market companies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop close relationships with UK industry participants over time.
• Proficient in Excel, with demonstrated ability to build and develop LBO models.
• Excellent academic record with Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a top UK university or equivalent institution.
• Fluent oral and written English skills.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that Partners Group will not sponsor a work visa for this position.

What We Offer

• Professional working environment in a high-spec London office.
• Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company.
• Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package, including performance-based annual bonus.
• Lunch allowance.
• 25 vacation days.
• One-month fully paid sabbatical after every five years of employment.

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