Associate, Credit Analyst NGC

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services seeks a candidate to manage sector credits and conduct credit analyses. The ideal applicant will have 3-6 years of relevant experience or academic background, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to financial excellence. This role will primarily be based in London, UK.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in leveraged finance or similar.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis and credit monitoring.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analysis and financial modeling for investments.
• Monitor portfolio performance in designated sectors.
• Engage with corporate management for performance insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred or CFA pursuit

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 investment opportunities and ongoing monitoring of portfolio credits. Prior sector experience in software, hotels, and gaming is preferred but not required. This position will be primarily based in London, UK.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, and underwriting of investment opportunities in both the primary deal pipeline and secondary market.
• Monitor and report on the performance of portfolio investments in designated industry sectors.
• Maintain credit database in Allvue/Black Mountain by entering financial data quarterly and annually.
• Build financial forecast models, including revenue, EBITDA, and leverage forecasts, generating multiple 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 the development of portfolio and sector strategy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Nassau Financial Group is a growth-focused, digitally enabled financial services company with an integrated 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 and contracts as of March 31, 2025.

As part of a young and growing enterprise, our employees embrace an entrepreneurial spirit while building on a track record of putting customers first, understanding evolving income and protection needs, and developing quality products.

Nassau provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.