Associate, Credit Analyst NGC

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Credit Analyst specialized in sector coverage. Based primarily in London, you'll conduct credit analyses and assist with investment opportunities monitoring within various sectors. If you have strong analytical skills and relevant experience in leveraged finance, we invite you to join our team.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years experience in leveraged finance or relevant academic credentials.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and logical reasoning skills.
• Mature, focused work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, and underwriting.
• Monitor and report on portfolio investment performance.
• Maintain credit database in Allvue/Black Mountain.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

CFA designation (active pursuit)

Tools

Bloomberg

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Position: Credit Analyst - Sector Coverage

Based primarily in London, UK, this role involves primary coverage of sector credits in both the primary and secondary markets. The analyst will assist senior team members with underwriting investment opportunities and monitoring portfolio credits. Prior experience in sectors such as software, hotels, and gaming is preferred but not mandatory.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, and underwriting of investment opportunities in the primary deal pipeline and secondary market.
• Monitor and report on portfolio investment performance within designated industry sectors.
• Maintain credit database in Allvue/Black Mountain, entering financial data quarterly and annually.
• Build and analyze financial forecast models, including revenue, EBITDA, and leverage scenarios.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and investment analyses.
• Engage with corporate management in person and participate in quarterly and annual calls with obligors.
• Assist in developing portfolio and sector strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 3-6 years of experience in leveraged finance within asset management or investment banking, or relevant academic credentials. Experience can be buy-side, sell-side, or from major rating agencies.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and logical reasoning skills.
• Financial modeling experience.
• Working knowledge of Bloomberg and its capabilities, with models linked to Bloomberg API.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Mature, focused work ethic.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred or active pursuit of CFA designation.

The position is based in Hartford, Connecticut, with Nassau Financial Group, a growth-oriented, digitally enabled financial services company with a comprehensive platform across insurance and asset management. Founded in 2015, Nassau has grown to $1.6 billion in total adjusted capital, $24.8 billion in assets under management, and 365,000 policies as of March 31, 2025.

Our employees embody an entrepreneurial spirit, building on a strong track record of customer-first service, understanding evolving income and protection needs, and developing quality products. Nassau offers equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all forms, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. This policy covers all employment terms, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.