Associate, Credit Analyst NGC

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks a qualified professional for credit analysis and underwriting roles, focusing on investment opportunities in the primary and secondary markets. Ideal candidates will have 3-6 years of experience in leveraged finance, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to growth in a dynamic enterprise.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years experience in leveraged finance.
• Experience in asset management or investment banking.
• Understanding of financial markets and investment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analysis and financial modeling.
• Monitor portfolio investments performance.
• Build financial forecast models and perform ad hoc reporting.

Skills

Analytical ability

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Chartered Financial Analyst designation (active plan)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Bloomberg

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Responsible for primary coverage of sector credits in the primary and secondary market, assisting senior analysts and portfolio managers with underwriting of investment opportunities and ongoing monitoring of portfolio credits. Prior sector experience in software, hotels, and gaming preferred but not required. This position will be primarily based in London, UK.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis, financial modeling and forecasting, and underwriting of investment opportunities in both the primary deal pipeline and secondary market
• Monitor and report on performance of portfolio investments in designated industry sectors
• Maintain credit database in Allvue/Black Mountain by entering financial data as needed on a quarterly and annual basis
• Build financial forecast models, including forecasting revenue and EBITDA, and leverage. Analysts are expected to generate multiple forecast scenarios.
• Complete ad hoc reporting and investment analysis
• Engage with corporate management in-person and participate in quarterly and annual calls with obligors
• Assist with development of portfolio and sector strategy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• At least 3 – 6 years experience with leveraged finance in an asset management or investment banking setting and/or relevant academic credentials. Experience can be buy-side, sell-side (banking background), or from one of the major rating agencies.
• Strong analytical ability (quantitative and logical reasoning)
• Prior financial modeling experience.
• Working understanding of Bloomberg and its capabilities. Models are linked to Bloomberg API.
• Strong communication skills – written and oral
• Mature and focused work ethic
• Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred, or active plan to work towards earning the Chartered Financial Analyst designation

Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Nassau Financial Group is a growth focused and digitally enabled financial services company with a fully integrated platform across insurance and asset management. Nassau was founded in 2015 and has grown to $1.6 billion in total adjusted capital, $24.8 billion in assets under management, and 365,000 policies and contracts as of March 31, 2025.

As part of a young and growing financial services enterprise, our employees are tapping into a new entrepreneurial spirit while they build on a long track record of putting customers first, understanding the evolving income and protection needs, and developing quality products to meet those needs.

Nassau provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.