Associate, Credit Analyst NGC

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an Associate, Credit Analyst in Leeds. The role involves conducting credit analysis, monitoring performance of sector credits, and financial modeling. Ideal candidates have 3-6 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills, with Bachelor's required and preference for Master's or CFA pursuit.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience with leveraged finance.
• Experience in buy-side, sell-side, or from rating agencies.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analysis, financial modeling, and underwriting.
• Monitor and report on portfolio investment performance.
• Maintain credit database and submit financial data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Quantitative reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

CFA designation (active pursuit)

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

Associate, Credit Analyst NGC - Leeds, West Yorkshire

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Summary: Responsible for primary coverage of sector credits in the primary and secondary market, 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. The position is primarily based in London, UK.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct credit analysis, financial modeling, and underwriting of investment opportunities in the primary and secondary markets.
2. Monitor and report on portfolio investment performance in designated 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 forecasts, generating multiple scenarios.
5. Complete ad hoc reporting and investment analysis.
6. Engage with corporate management 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:

1. 3-6 years of experience with leveraged finance in asset management, investment banking, or relevant academic credentials. Experience can be buy-side, sell-side, or from rating agencies.
2. Strong analytical skills (quantitative and logical reasoning).
3. Financial modeling experience.
4. Working knowledge of Bloomberg and its capabilities, with models linked to Bloomberg API.
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
6. Mature and focused work ethic.
7. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred or active pursuit of CFA designation.

Based in Hartford, Connecticut, 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 a young, entrepreneurial spirit, building on a track record of customer-first service, understanding evolving income and protection needs, and developing quality products.

Nassau is an equal employment opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or other protected characteristics.