Associate, Credit Analyst NGC

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Credit Analyst primarily based in London. You will be responsible for conducting credit analysis and financial modeling while monitoring portfolio investments. This role requires strong analytical skills and a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. Ideal candidates possess relevant experience in finance and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in leveraged finance within asset management or investment banking.
• Strong analytical skills and financial modeling experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis and financial modeling.
• Monitor and report on the performance of portfolio investments.
• Engage with corporate management and participate in calls with obligors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Mature work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred or plans to pursue CFA designation

Tools

Bloomberg

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Position: Credit Analyst

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

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct fundamental credit analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, and underwriting of investment opportunities in both primary and secondary markets.
2. Monitor and report on the performance of portfolio investments in designated industry sectors.
3. Maintain credit database in Allvue/Black Mountain by entering financial data quarterly and annually.
4. Build financial forecast models, including revenue, EBITDA, and leverage projections, generating multiple scenarios.
5. Complete ad hoc reporting and investment analysis.
6. Engage with corporate management in person and participate in quarterly and annual calls with obligors.
7. Assist in developing portfolio and sector strategies.
8. 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 skills (quantitative and logical reasoning).
• 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 plans to pursue CFA designation.

Based in London, UK, Nassau Financial Group is a growth-focused, digitally enabled financial services company with a fully 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.

Our employees embody an entrepreneurial spirit, building on a history of customer-first service, understanding evolving needs, and developing quality products.

Nassau provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other protected characteristic.