Associate, Credit Analyst NGC

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Investment Analyst - Sector Credits, primarily covering credit analysis in various markets. The successful candidate will assist in underwriting investment opportunities and monitoring performance across sectors like software, hotels, and gaming. This role requires strong analytical skills, financial modeling capability, and relevant experience in leveraged finance within the asset management or investment banking industry.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of leveraged finance experience in asset management or investment banking.
• Experience can be buy-side, sell-side, or from rating agencies.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analysis, financial modeling, and underwriting.
• Monitor and report on portfolio investment performance.
• Engage with corporate management and assist in developing sector strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CFA designation (pursuit)

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

Job Title: Investment Analyst - Sector Credits

Client:

Not specified

Location:

Manchester, 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 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. The position is primarily based in London, UK.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct credit analysis, financial modeling, and underwriting in the primary and secondary markets.
2. Monitor and report on portfolio investment performance in designated sectors.
3. Maintain credit database entries in Allvue/Black Mountain quarterly and annually.
4. Build financial forecast models, including revenue, EBITDA, and leverage scenarios.
5. Prepare ad hoc reports and investment analyses.
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 assigned duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

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

We promote an entrepreneurial spirit and are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.