Associate, Credit Analyst NGC

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an Associate Credit Analyst to conduct credit analysis and support portfolio management efforts. The position necessitates expertise in leveraged finance and financial modeling, with a preference for candidates with sector experience in software, hotels, and gaming. Join a growth-oriented team and contribute to developing investment strategies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in leveraged finance or investment banking.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling experience required.
• Prior knowledge of Bloomberg and communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis and financial modeling.
• Monitor performance of portfolio investments in specified sectors.
• Build financial forecast models and complete ad hoc investment analysis.

Skills

Analytical ability

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or plan for CFA

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

Associate, Credit Analyst NGC

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 ongoing monitoring of portfolio credits. Prior sector experience in software, hotels, and gaming is preferred but not required. The position will be primarily based in London, UK.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis, financial modeling, and forecasting, and underwriting of investment opportunities in both the primary deal pipeline and secondary market.
• Monitor and report on performance of portfolio investments in designated industry sectors.
• Maintain credit database in Allvue/Black Mountain by entering financial data as needed on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Build financial forecast models, including forecasting revenue and EBITDA, and leverage. Generate multiple forecast 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 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 ability (quantitative and logical reasoning).
• Prior financial modeling experience.
• Working understanding of Bloomberg and its capabilities; 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 plan to earn Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Nassau Financial Group, based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a growth-focused and 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 are part of a dynamic entrepreneurial environment, building on a track record of customer-first service, understanding evolving income and protection needs, and developing quality products.

Nassau provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.