Associate, Credit Analyst NGC

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

Job summary

A leading financial services company in London seeks a Sector Credit Analyst to support senior analysts with credit analysis, financial modeling, and investment monitoring. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in leveraged finance, with opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in leveraged finance or relevant academic credentials.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills required.
• Experience in asset management or investment banking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analysis and financial modeling for investment opportunities.
• Monitor performance of portfolio investments within assigned sectors.
• Engage with corporate management and assist in developing strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative reasoning

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

CFA designation (pursuing)

Tools

Bloomberg

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Position: Sector Credit Analyst

This role involves primary coverage of sector credits in both primary and secondary markets, supporting senior analysts and portfolio managers with underwriting investment opportunities and monitoring portfolio credits. Prior experience in software, hotels, and gaming sectors is preferred but not mandatory. The position is based in London, UK.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, and underwriting of investment opportunities in the primary deal pipeline and secondary market.
• Monitor and report on the performance of portfolio investments within 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 forecasting, 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 in developing portfolio and sector strategies.
• 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, quantitative, and logical reasoning skills.
• 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 active pursuit of CFA designation.

This position is based in London, UK. Nassau Financial Group, founded in 2015, is a growth-oriented, digitally enabled financial services company with assets under management of $24.8 billion and 365,000 policies as of March 31, 2025. We foster an entrepreneurial environment committed to putting customers first and developing quality financial products.

Nassau is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination and harassment in all employment practices regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.